History of Crater Lake
Origins of the lake:
Approximately 7,700 years ago, Mount Mazama suffered from a large volcanic eruption, causing a caledera (a volcanic depression) to form. Over the years, rain and snow filled this with water, this created Crater lake
Discovery of the lake:
The lake was known as a sacred place, kept hidden by the Klamath Tribes. The lake was left undiscovered until 1835, when John W. Hillman discovered the lake.
Establishing the park:
William Gladstone took on a great fascination of the lake and it's beauty. From 1885-1902, Gladstone devoted his life to keep the land safe and beautiful until Theodore Roosevelt signed the bill that allowed Crater lake to become the sixth national park on May 22, 1902.
Approximately 7,700 years ago, Mount Mazama suffered from a large volcanic eruption, causing a caledera (a volcanic depression) to form. Over the years, rain and snow filled this with water, this created Crater lake
Discovery of the lake:
The lake was known as a sacred place, kept hidden by the Klamath Tribes. The lake was left undiscovered until 1835, when John W. Hillman discovered the lake.
Establishing the park:
William Gladstone took on a great fascination of the lake and it's beauty. From 1885-1902, Gladstone devoted his life to keep the land safe and beautiful until Theodore Roosevelt signed the bill that allowed Crater lake to become the sixth national park on May 22, 1902.