View across Diamond Lake toward the spire of Mount Thielsen, framed by tall pines in the foreground and a low building and boats along the far shore. Diamond Lake sits in the Umpqua National Forest of southern Oregon at the base of Mount Thielsen, a deeply eroded volcanic peak whose sharp pinnacle earned it the nickname "the Lightning Rod of the Cascades." The lake and surrounding forest became a popular recreation destination after roads reached the area in the early 20th century.
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Message · English, in pen
expecting to [illegible] about them
when we [illegible] surprising them
some, I did want to [illegible]
[illegible] windy day
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[illegible] to grandma
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Linen-textured stock with a cream border; edges lightly yellowed and slightly worn. Production code 7A-H127 printed in the lower right corner.
Postmark: PORTLAND FEB 14 1:30 AM 1955 OREG. Divided-back linen-texture card with white border; 2¢ John Adams stamp; printed "Help Goodwill Industries / Help the Handicapped" slogan. Staining and wear at lower left corner.
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Mount Thielsen and Diamond Lake, Oregon, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/mount-thielsen-and-diamond-lake-oregon-circa-1940. Accessed October 24, 2026.
