| Cultus Lake | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Deschutes County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43°50′16″N 121°51′36″W / 43.83766°N 121.86006°W |
| Type | Natural lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 2 mi (3.2 km)[1] |
| Surface area | 1,145.7 acres (4.636 km2)[1] |
| Max. depth | 211 ft (64 m)[1] |
| Shore length1 | 8.1 mi (13.0 km)[1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Cultus Lake is a natural lake in Deschutes County in the U.S. state of Oregon. Formed by a glacier, it is located in the high Cascade Range in the Deschutes National Forest. The name is from the Chinook Jargon and means variously bad or worthless, or simply "in vain".[2] In the early 19th century, the lakes in this area abounded with beavers. The earliest explorers to this area were primarily on a quest for furs.
- ^ a b c d "Cultus Lake (Deschutes)". Atlas of Oregon Lakes. Portland State University. 2014 [1985]. Retrieved 2014-09-02.
- ^ "Dictionary.com Definitions for Cultus". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 2008-07-01.