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{{short description|River in California and Oregon, United States}}
{{Geobox | River
{{Infobox river
<!-- *** Name section *** -->
| name = Lost River
| name = Lost River
| name_native =
| category = River
| category_hide = 1
| name_native_lang =
| name_other =
<!-- *** Image *** --->
| name_etymology = Its lack of surface flow through part of the [[Langell Valley, Oregon|Langell Valley]] in Oregon<ref name=OGN>{{cite book | last1 = McArthur | first1 = Lewis A. | author1-link = Lewis A. McArthur | first2 = Lewis L. | last2 = McArthur | year = 2003 | orig-year = 1928 | title = Oregon Geographic Names | edition = 7th | publisher = Oregon Historical Society Press | location = Portland, OR | isbn = 0-87595-277-1 | pages = 539–534}}</ref>
| image = Lost River (Klamath County, Oregon scenic images) (klaDA0056).jpg
<!---------------------- IMAGE & MAP -->
| image_size = 175
| image_caption = The Lost River near [[Bonanza, Oregon]].
| image = Lost River (Klamath County, Oregon scenic images) (klaDA0056).jpg
| image_caption = Lost River near [[Bonanza, Oregon]]
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| image_size = 300
<!-- *** Etymology *** --->
| map = Wpdms shdrlfi020l lost river california.jpg
| etymology = Its lack of surface flow through part of the [[Langell Valley, Oregon|Langell Valley]] in Oregon<ref name="OGN">{{cite book | last = McArthur | first = Lewis A. | authorlink = Lewis A. McArthur |author2=Lewis L. McArthur | title = Oregon Geographic Names | origyear = 1928 | edition = 7th | year = 2003 | publisher = Oregon Historical Society Press | location = Portland| isbn = 0-87595-277-1 | pages = 539&ndash;34}}</ref>
| map_size = 285
<!-- *** Country etc. *** -->
| map_caption = Map showing the course of the Lost River and tributaries
| country = United States
| pushpin_map = USA California
| country_flag = 1
| pushpin_map_size = 285
| state = California, Oregon
| pushpin_map_caption= Location of the mouth of Lost River in California
| district_type = County
<!---------------------- LOCATION -->
| district = [[Modoc County, California|Modoc]], [[Klamath County, Oregon|Klamath]], [[Siskiyou County, California|Siskiyou]]
| subdivision_type1 = Country
<!-- *** Source *** -->
| subdivision_name1 = [[United States]]
| source = [[Clear Lake Reservoir|Clear Lake]]
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| source_location = [[Modoc County, California|Modoc County]]
| subdivision_name2 = California, Oregon
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| source_state = California
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| subdivision_type4 = County
| source_elevation_note = <ref name="source">Source elevation derived from [[Google Earth]] search using GNIS source coordinates.</ref>
| subdivision_name4 = [[Modoc County, California|Modoc]], [[Klamath County, Oregon|Klamath]], [[Siskiyou County, California|Siskiyou]]
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| depth_max =
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| mouth_district =
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| mouth_state = California
| source1 = [[Clear Lake Reservoir|Clear Lake]]
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| source1_location = [[Modoc County, California|Modoc County]], [[California]]
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| source1_coordinates= {{coord|41|55|34|N|121|04|33|W|display=inline}}<ref name=gnis>{{cite web |title = Lost River |date = November 28, 1980 | website = Geographic Names Information System |url = {{gnis3|1123515}} |publisher = [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) |access-date = March 3, 2011}}</ref>
| mouth_lat_d = 41
| source1_elevation = {{convert|4479|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name=source>Source elevation derived from [[Google Earth]] search using GNIS source coordinates.</ref>
| mouth_lat_m = 56
| mouth_lat_s = 24
| mouth = [[Tule Lake]]
| mouth_location = [[Siskiyou County, California|Siskiyou County]], [[California]]
| mouth_lat_NS = N
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| mouth_long_d = 121
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| mouth_long_m = 30
| mouth_long_s = 19
| progression =
| mouth_long_EW = W
| river_system =
| basin_size = {{convert|3010|sqmi|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite report |title = Klamath River Basin Overview |series = [[Natural Resources Conservation Service]] (NRCS) |publisher = ([[U.S. Department of Agriculture|USDA]]) |url = https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/klamath/klambasin.html |access-date = March 3, 2011 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090825055658/http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/klamath/klambasin.html |archive-date = August 25, 2009}}</ref>
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| tributaries_left =
| mouth_elevation_imperial = 4035
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| mouth_elevation_note = <ref name = "gnis"/>
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| map = Wpdms shdrlfi020l lost river california.jpg
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| map_caption = Map showing the course of the Lost River and tributaries
|map_alt =
| map1 = California Locator Map.PNG
| map1_size = 300
| map1_caption = Location of the mouth of Lost River in California
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| map1_locator = California
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'''Lost River''' begins and ends in a [[closed basin]] in northern [[California]] and southern [[Oregon]] in the [[United States]]. The river, {{convert|60|mi|km}} long,<ref name=topoquest-Lost>{{cite web |title = United States Geological Survey Topographic Map | publisher = [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) | url = http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=41.926111&lon=-121.075833&datum=nad83&zoom=4 | access-date = March 3, 2011 | via = TopoQuest}} — Map quadrangles that show river mileage from mouth to source.</ref> flows in an arc from [[Clear Lake Reservoir]] in [[Modoc County, California]], through [[Klamath County, Oregon]], to [[Tule Lake]] in [[Siskiyou County, California]]. About {{convert|46|mi|km|abbr=on}} of Lost River are in Oregon, and {{convert|14|mi|km}} are in California.<ref name =topoquest-Lost/>
[[File:Lost River Barn (Klamath County, Oregon scenic images) (klaDA0058).jpg|thumb|left|A barn near Lost River outside of Bonanza, Oregon.]]


== Course ==
'''Lost River''' begins and ends in a [[closed basin]] in northern [[California]] and southern [[Oregon]] in the [[United States]]. The river, {{convert|60|mi|km}} long,<ref name="topoquest Lost">{{cite web | author = United States Geological Survey (USGS) |title = United States Geological Survey Topographic Map | publisher = TopoQuest | url = http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=41.926111&lon=-121.075833&datum=nad83&zoom=4| accessdate = March 3, 2011}} Map quadrangles show river mileage from mouth to source.</ref> flows in an arc from [[Clear Lake Reservoir]] in [[Modoc County, California]], through [[Klamath County, Oregon]], to [[Tule Lake]] in [[Siskiyou County, California]]. About {{convert|46|mi|km}} of Lost River are in Oregon, and {{convert|14|mi|km}} are in California.<ref name ="topoquest Lost"/>
From its source, the river flows into Langell Valley, where [[Miller Creek (Klamath County, Oregon)|Miller Creek]] enters from the [[wikt:right bank|right]]. Near [[Bonanza, Oregon|Bonanza]], the river turns west and passes through Olene Gap, about {{convert|10|mi|km|abbr=on}} east of [[Klamath Falls, Oregon|Klamath Falls]]. The river then turns southeast and flows along the base of [[Stukel Mountain]], where it provides diversion canals for small lakes including [[Nuss Lake]] for irrigation and flood control. It then re-enters California south of [[Merrill, Oregon|Merrill]].<ref>{{cite report |title=Lost River Subbasin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan |date=April 28, 2006 |publisher=[[Oregon Department of Agriculture]] |format=PDF |url=http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/NRD/docs/pdf/plans/lost_river_06.pdf?ga=t |access-date=March 3, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012061813/http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/NRD/docs/pdf/plans/lost_river_06.pdf?ga=t |archive-date=October 12, 2012 }}</ref>


Dams, canals, pumps, and other artificial structures on the Lost River, [[Clear Lake Reservoir|Clear Lake]], and [[Tule Lake]] are part of the [[Klamath Project]] of the U.S. [[Bureau of Reclamation]], which manages the basin's water flow mainly for farming and [[flood control]]. The project provides water to about {{convert|210000|acre|ha|abbr=on}} of cropland, 62% of which are in Oregon and 38% in California. Water from the Lost River basin is diverted to the [[Klamath River]] basin, mainly through the Lost River Diversion Channel, about {{convert|4|mi|km|abbr=on}} downstream of [[Olene, Oregon|Olene]]. The {{convert|8|mi|km|adj=on|abbr=on}} channel can also supply water by reverse flow from the Klamath when irrigation water is needed for farms in drained parts of Tule Lake.<ref name=Klamath-Project>{{cite report |title=Klamath Project |date=October 7, 2009 |publisher=U.S. [[Bureau of Reclamation]] |url=http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Klamath+Project |access-date=March 3, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110808091759/http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Klamath%20Project |archive-date=August 8, 2011 }}</ref>
From its source, the river flows into Langell Valley, where [[Miller Creek (Klamath County, Oregon)|Miller Creek]] enters from the [[wikt:right bank|right]]. Near [[Bonanza, Oregon|Bonanza]], the river turns west and passes through Olene Gap, about {{convert|10|mi|km}} east of [[Klamath Falls, Oregon|Klamath Falls]]. The river then turns southeast and flows along the base of [[Stukel Mountain]], where it provides diversion canals for small lakes including [[Nuss Lake]] for irrigation and flood control. It then re-enters California south of [[Merrill, Oregon|Merrill]].<ref>{{cite web|title = Lost River Subbasin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan |url =http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/NRD/docs/pdf/plans/lost_river_06.pdf?ga=t| publisher = Oregon Department of Agriculture|date=April 28, 2006|format=PDF|accessdate=March 3, 2011}}</ref>


== History ==
Dams, canals, pumps, and other artificial structures on the Lost River, Clear Lake, and Tule Lake are part of the [[Klamath Project]] of the U.S. [[Bureau of Reclamation]], which manages the basin's water flow mainly for farming and flood control. The project provides water to about {{convert|210000|acre|ha}} of cropland, 62&nbsp;percent of which are in Oregon and 38&nbsp;percent in California. Water from the Lost River basin enters the [[Klamath River]] basin, mainly through the Lost River Diversion Channel, about {{convert|4|mi|km}} downstream of Olene. The {{convert|8|mi|km|adj=on}} channel can also supply water by reverse flow from the Klamath when irrigation water is needed for farms in drained parts of Tule Lake.<ref name = "Klamath Project">{{cite web|title= Klamath Project|url = http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Klamath+Project|publisher= U.S. Bureau of Reclamation|date=October 7, 2009|accessdate = March 3, 2011}}</ref>
After 1846, the [[Applegate Trail]] crossed the river on a natural bridge of stepping-stones, later covered by a Bureau of Reclamation dam, near Merrill. Earlier in that year, explorer [[John C. Frémont]] had named the stream McCrady River after a boyhood friend, but over time the Lost River name prevailed. A Lost River post office operated briefly, probably in the vicinity of [[Olene, Oregon|Olene]], in 1875&ndash;76.<ref name=OGN/>


== Fishing ==
After 1846, the [[Applegate Trail]] crossed the river on a natural bridge of stepping-stones, later covered by a Bureau of Reclamation dam, near Merrill. Earlier in that year, explorer [[John C. Frémont]] had named the stream ''McCrady River'' after a boyhood friend, but over time the ''Lost River'' name prevailed. A Lost River post office operated briefly, probably in the vicinity of [[Olene, Oregon]], in 1875&ndash;76.<ref name="OGN"/>
A sluggish stream, Lost River offers fishing opportunities for [[Bass (fish)|bass]], up to {{convert|7|lb|kg|abbr=on}}, [[brown bullhead]], [[crappie]], [[yellow perch]], and [[Sacramento perch]]. [[Trout]] are uncommon in this river.<ref>{{cite book |last=Sheehan |first=Madelynne Diness |year=2005 |title=Fishing in Oregon: The complete Oregon fishing guide |edition=10th |location=[[Scappoose, Oregon]] |publisher=Flying Pencil Publications |isbn=0-916473-15-5 |pages=278–279}}</ref>

A sluggish stream, Lost River offers fishing opportunities for [[Bass (fish)|bass]], up to {{convert|7|lb|kg}}, [[brown bullhead]], [[crappie]], [[yellow perch]], and [[Sacramento perch]]. [[Trout]] are uncommon in this river.<ref>{{cite book|last= Sheehan| first= Madelynne Diness | title= Fishing in Oregon: The Complete Oregon Fishing Guide|publisher = Flying Pencil Publications|location=Scappoose, Oregon|year = 2005|edition = 10th| pages=278&ndash;79|isbn=0-916473-15-5}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Battle of Lost River]]
* [[Battle of Lost River]]
*[[List of longest streams of Oregon]]
* [[List of longest streams of Oregon]]
*[[List of rivers of California]]
* [[List of rivers of California]]
*[[List of rivers of Oregon]]
* [[List of rivers of Oregon]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Rivers of Modoc County, California]]
[[Category:Rivers of Modoc County, California]]
[[Category:Rivers of Oregon]]
[[Category:Rivers of Oregon]]
[[Category:Tributaries of the Klamath River]]
[[Category:Tributaries of the Klamath River]]
[[Category:Landforms of Klamath County, Oregon]]
[[Category:Rivers of Klamath County, Oregon]]
[[Category:Rivers of California]]
[[Category:Modoc Plateau]]
[[Category:Modoc National Forest]]
[[Category:Rivers of Northern California]]

Latest revision as of 21:14, 3 August 2023

Lost River
Lost River near Bonanza, Oregon
Map showing the course of the Lost River and tributaries
Lost River (California) is located in California
Lost River (California)
Location of the mouth of Lost River in California
EtymologyIts lack of surface flow through part of the Langell Valley in Oregon[2]
Location
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia, Oregon
CountyModoc, Klamath, Siskiyou
Physical characteristics
SourceClear Lake
 • locationModoc County, California
 • coordinates41°55′34″N 121°04′33″W / 41.92611°N 121.07583°W / 41.92611; -121.07583[1]
 • elevation4,479 ft (1,365 m)[3]
MouthTule Lake
 • location
Siskiyou County, California
 • coordinates
41°56′24″N 121°30′19″W / 41.94000°N 121.50528°W / 41.94000; -121.50528[1]
 • elevation
4,035 ft (1,230 m)[1]
Length60 mi (97 km)[4]
Basin size3,010 sq mi (7,800 km2)[5]

Lost River begins and ends in a closed basin in northern California and southern Oregon in the United States. The river, 60 miles (97 km) long,[4] flows in an arc from Clear Lake Reservoir in Modoc County, California, through Klamath County, Oregon, to Tule Lake in Siskiyou County, California. About 46 mi (74 km) of Lost River are in Oregon, and 14 miles (23 km) are in California.[4]

A barn near Lost River outside of Bonanza, Oregon.

Course

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From its source, the river flows into Langell Valley, where Miller Creek enters from the right. Near Bonanza, the river turns west and passes through Olene Gap, about 10 mi (16 km) east of Klamath Falls. The river then turns southeast and flows along the base of Stukel Mountain, where it provides diversion canals for small lakes including Nuss Lake for irrigation and flood control. It then re-enters California south of Merrill.[6]

Dams, canals, pumps, and other artificial structures on the Lost River, Clear Lake, and Tule Lake are part of the Klamath Project of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which manages the basin's water flow mainly for farming and flood control. The project provides water to about 210,000 acres (85,000 ha) of cropland, 62% of which are in Oregon and 38% in California. Water from the Lost River basin is diverted to the Klamath River basin, mainly through the Lost River Diversion Channel, about 4 mi (6.4 km) downstream of Olene. The 8 mi (13 km) channel can also supply water by reverse flow from the Klamath when irrigation water is needed for farms in drained parts of Tule Lake.[7]

History

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After 1846, the Applegate Trail crossed the river on a natural bridge of stepping-stones, later covered by a Bureau of Reclamation dam, near Merrill. Earlier in that year, explorer John C. Frémont had named the stream McCrady River after a boyhood friend, but over time the Lost River name prevailed. A Lost River post office operated briefly, probably in the vicinity of Olene, in 1875–76.[2]

Fishing

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A sluggish stream, Lost River offers fishing opportunities for bass, up to 7 lb (3.2 kg), brown bullhead, crappie, yellow perch, and Sacramento perch. Trout are uncommon in this river.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Lost River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey (USGS). November 28, 1980. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  2. ^ a b McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, OR: Oregon Historical Society Press. pp. 539–534. ISBN 0-87595-277-1.
  3. ^ Source elevation derived from Google Earth search using GNIS source coordinates.
  4. ^ a b c "United States Geological Survey Topographic Map". United States Geological Survey (USGS). Retrieved March 3, 2011 – via TopoQuest. — Map quadrangles that show river mileage from mouth to source.
  5. ^ Klamath River Basin Overview (Report). Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). (USDA). Archived from the original on August 25, 2009. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  6. ^ Lost River Subbasin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan (PDF) (Report). Oregon Department of Agriculture. April 28, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 12, 2012. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  7. ^ Klamath Project (Report). U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. October 7, 2009. Archived from the original on August 8, 2011. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  8. ^ Sheehan, Madelynne Diness (2005). Fishing in Oregon: The complete Oregon fishing guide (10th ed.). Scappoose, Oregon: Flying Pencil Publications. pp. 278–279. ISBN 0-916473-15-5.
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