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Once standing at about 12,000 ft, Mount Mazama exploded into one of the most violet eruptions when it came crashing to the ground. The blast from this eruption was 42 times greater than the more recent eruptions at Mt. Saint Helens in May of 1980 where debris was thrust 15 miles into the sky. Ash from Mt. Mazama traveled as far as Montana and Canada. The eruption of Mt. Mazama resulted in the creation of Crater Lake. Which now days the lake and its surroundings are known as Crater Lake National Park. (www.craterlake.areaparks.com) The Klamath Indians who partook in a battle as the eruption occurred revered the lake and its surroundings. They kept this land undiscovered by white explorers until 1853 when three gold diggers by the names of Wesley Hillman, Henry Klippel, and Isaac Skeeters, stumbled upon it. This was the beginning of Crater Lake National Park. As quoted on www.nps.gov/crla/ by one of the founders, Wesley Hillman It was the evening of the first day, while riding up a long, sloping mountain, we suddenly came in sight of water, and were very much surprised, as we did not expect to see any lakes, and did not know but what we had come in sight of and close to Klamath Lake, and not until my mule stopped with in a few feet of the rim of Crater lake did I look down, and if I had been riding a blind mule I firmly believe that I would have ridden over the edge to death and destruction. We came to a lake a very little to the right of a small sloping butte or mountain, situated in the lake, with a top somewhat flattened. Every man of the party gazed with wonder at the sight before him, and each in his own particular way gave expression to the thoughts within him; but we had no time to lose. I was very anxious to find a way to the water, which was immediately vetoed by the whole party, and as the leader of the Californians had come discouraged, we decided to return to camp; but not before we discussed what we should name the lake. There were many names suggested, but Mysteries Lake and Deep Blue Lake were most favorably received, and on a vote, Deep Blue Lake was chosen for a name. (Wesley Hillman, www.nps.gov/crla/) They reported their discovery when returning to Jacksonville. They were so exhausted upon return they were unable to give an accurate location of the lake.
Approximate Word count = 1666
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