Information About

Crater Lake

Crater Lake

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Matanuska-Susitna
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 4531 ft (1381.05 m)
About

S of Black River, 23 mi. SW of junction of Oshetna and Susitna River, Talkeetna Mts. 2 miles long.

History of Crater Lake

Local descriptive name reported in 1956 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Name is a misnomer. The lake is a glacial lake and is located in a glaciated valley.