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Wasco Lake

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Type
  
Natural alpine lake

Surface area
  
17.3 acres (7.0 ha)

Area
  
7 ha

Basin countries
  
United States

Surface elevation
  
1,559 m

Shore length
  
1 km

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Location
  
Jefferson County, Oregon

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Wasco Lake is a glacially formed alpine lake located in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. A part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area, Wasco Lake is a popular hiking destination and can be accessed via the Pacific Crest Trail.

Contents

Map of Wasco Lake, Oregon, USA

In 2003, the devastating B&B Complex Fire hit the area of Wasco Lake.

Wasco lake mt jefferson wilderness area oregon


Location

Wasco Lake is located at an elevation of 1559 meters on the Eastern slope of Three Fingered Jack in the Cascade Mountain Range and is a part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area.

References

Wasco Lake Wikipedia