Crean lake, the largest in Prince Albert National Park is named in recognition of his contribution to Canadian exploration.
Crean was assigned to report on some thirty-four million acres of land and his small expedition team was mobilized by the use of some canoes and horses.
[1] Crean's findings in north central Saskatchewan extending to the Churchill River, appeared promising, with detail of his report including extensive mapping and photographic imagery.
He also recorded the soil types, present conditions of local crops grown by natives and fur traders as well as the general topography.
His reports for both expeditions were published in 1910 but conflicting findings from further investigations by the department into the region concluded that it would not be suitable for cultivation by future settlers.