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Ochoco Mountain Mines: $10.00
Includes information on Lookout Mountain Grange Hall, the Grubbe, Blevins
and Staley ranches, Champion, Independent, Mother Lode, Devils Food,
Amity, Blue Ridge, Scissor Creek Diggings, and Sunshine mines.
Includes information on Lookout Mountain Grange Hall, the Grubbe, Blevins
and Staley ranches, Champion, Independent, Mother Lode, Devils Food,
Amity, Blue Ridge, Scissor Creek Diggings, and Sunshine mines.
Bear Creek Country: $10.00
The material focuses on the homesteads and historical sites in the Bear Creek
area of southern Crook County. Starting from the McCormack Ranch,
highlights include the old town sites of Roberts and Held, homestead locations
on Salt and Spring Creeks, rural school locations and Barnes Cemetery.
The material focuses on the homesteads and historical sites in the Bear Creek
area of southern Crook County. Starting from the McCormack Ranch,
highlights include the old town sites of Roberts and Held, homestead locations
on Salt and Spring Creeks, rural school locations and Barnes Cemetery.
Suplee Area: $10.00
With stops at Weberg Ranch, Allison Guard Station, Barnard ranch, Suplee
Cemetery, Smith Homestead on Trout Creek, Lister Ranch, Beaver Creek
Cemetery, Rager Ranger Station and the Miller Ranch.
With stops at Weberg Ranch, Allison Guard Station, Barnard ranch, Suplee
Cemetery, Smith Homestead on Trout Creek, Lister Ranch, Beaver Creek
Cemetery, Rager Ranger Station and the Miller Ranch.
Down Bridge Creek to Burnt Ranch: $10.00
Information on The Painted Hills, Carroll Cemetery, Bridge Creek School
and several homestead sites.
Information on The Painted Hills, Carroll Cemetery, Bridge Creek School
and several homestead sites.
Following the Lost Meek Trail in Crook County: $10.00
(Summer 1993) the first part of the field trip began at Pioneer Park. The
tour then went south to Post and along Crooked River to the Camp Creek
junction, then near G.I. Ranch and west toward Bear Creek. The first part of
the tour ends in Bend. On day two, the tour heads north from Prineville to
Rimrock Springs, Sagebrush Springs, Cow Canyon, Bakeoven and Sherar's
Bridge.
(Summer 1993) the first part of the field trip began at Pioneer Park. The
tour then went south to Post and along Crooked River to the Camp Creek
junction, then near G.I. Ranch and west toward Bear Creek. The first part of
the tour ends in Bend. On day two, the tour heads north from Prineville to
Rimrock Springs, Sagebrush Springs, Cow Canyon, Bakeoven and Sherar's
Bridge.
Following the Oregon Trunk Railroad $10.00
Information covers the Redmond Depot, Prineville Junction. The tour then
went to Terrebonne, Crooked River Gorge, Opal City, Culver, Metolius,
Madras, Vanora, Pelton and Mecca.
Information covers the Redmond Depot, Prineville Junction. The tour then
went to Terrebonne, Crooked River Gorge, Opal City, Culver, Metolius,
Madras, Vanora, Pelton and Mecca.
Crooked River National Grasslands: $10.00
Information included on the Weigand Homestead and Stage Stop, Gray Butte
Cemetery, Cyrus Orchard, McCoin Orchard, Lamonte Townsite, Lamonta
Camp and Rimrock Springs.
Information included on the Weigand Homestead and Stage Stop, Gray Butte
Cemetery, Cyrus Orchard, McCoin Orchard, Lamonte Townsite, Lamonta
Camp and Rimrock Springs.
Mill Creek and McKay Creek Valleys: $10.00
The Cradle of Crook County. Stops and information includes Elisha Barnes
residence, Wayne Claypool, Mill Creek School, Ewen Johnson, Mill Creek
Cemetery, Billy Smith, Dave Evans, Upper Mill Creek School, Stein's Pillar,
Lemon Gulch, Barney Mill Site, Wildcat Campground, Alexander Yawkey site
1 & 2, Sylvester Place, Gale Demaris Ranch, Upper McKay School, Indian
Paintings, B.F. Allen, Gulliford Grove, Camp Steel.
The Cradle of Crook County. Stops and information includes Elisha Barnes
residence, Wayne Claypool, Mill Creek School, Ewen Johnson, Mill Creek
Cemetery, Billy Smith, Dave Evans, Upper Mill Creek School, Stein's Pillar,
Lemon Gulch, Barney Mill Site, Wildcat Campground, Alexander Yawkey site
1 & 2, Sylvester Place, Gale Demaris Ranch, Upper McKay School, Indian
Paintings, B.F. Allen, Gulliford Grove, Camp Steel.
Forest Service Centennial Tour of Ochoco Forest $10.00
The tour first traveled to Ochoco Ranger Station. From there we went to the
Mother Lode Mine on Lookout Mountain and then past the buildings at Blue
Ridge Mine. We then traveled along the southern edge of Summit Prairie and
ate lunch at Deep Creek Campground. Then we traveled to Wolf Mountain
Lookout and down to Rager Ranger Station.
The tour first traveled to Ochoco Ranger Station. From there we went to the
Mother Lode Mine on Lookout Mountain and then past the buildings at Blue
Ridge Mine. We then traveled along the southern edge of Summit Prairie and
ate lunch at Deep Creek Campground. Then we traveled to Wolf Mountain
Lookout and down to Rager Ranger Station.
Early Transportation Routes in Central Oregon $10.00
we traveled to O'Neil and Forrest Crossing on Lower Crooked River. From
there we went to Smith Rocks, Trail Crossing, Crooked River Gorge and
stopped for lunch at Lower Bridge. From Lower Bridge we went to Cline
Falls and Tetherow Crossing. The tour concluded at Ochoco Wayside
Viewpoint.
we traveled to O'Neil and Forrest Crossing on Lower Crooked River. From
there we went to Smith Rocks, Trail Crossing, Crooked River Gorge and
stopped for lunch at Lower Bridge. From Lower Bridge we went to Cline
Falls and Tetherow Crossing. The tour concluded at Ochoco Wayside
Viewpoint.
Lower Crooked River – $10.00
With stops at O'Neil, Lone Pine, McCoin Orchard, Haystack campground,
Gray Butte Cemetery, Grizzly Cemetery and Hay Creek Cemetery.
With stops at O'Neil, Lone Pine, McCoin Orchard, Haystack campground,
Gray Butte Cemetery, Grizzly Cemetery and Hay Creek Cemetery.
Old Stage Road $10.00
Stop information included Lytle Creek, Circle Ranch, Grizzly Lake, Grizzly
Cemetery, Willoughby, Morrow-Keenan Ranch, Hay Creek Ranch, Hay
Creek Cemetery, Heisler, Cross Keys, Antelope, Cross Hollows, Shaniko,
Cow Canyon
Stop information included Lytle Creek, Circle Ranch, Grizzly Lake, Grizzly
Cemetery, Willoughby, Morrow-Keenan Ranch, Hay Creek Ranch, Hay
Creek Cemetery, Heisler, Cross Keys, Antelope, Cross Hollows, Shaniko,
Cow Canyon
Lieutenant Watson meets Paulina $10.00
Historic sites from Prineville to Paulina. The trip went thru Combs Flat to
Post, into Rabbit Valley, ending in Paulina Valley. Stops included many
ranches, and other point of interest such as schools and a cemetery. The
highlight was the stop at stockade and battleground affiliated with the famous
battle between Lieutenant Watson and Chief Paulina.
Historic sites from Prineville to Paulina. The trip went thru Combs Flat to
Post, into Rabbit Valley, ending in Paulina Valley. Stops included many
ranches, and other point of interest such as schools and a cemetery. The
highlight was the stop at stockade and battleground affiliated with the famous
battle between Lieutenant Watson and Chief Paulina.
Steens Mountain Historical Tour $10.00
A two day trip to Steens Mountain that included an overnight stay at
Frenchglen Hotel. Stops included those related to Pete French the cattle
baron of the area. Also highlighted were many of the geological features of
the area like Diamond Crater, Kigor Gorge and Steen=s Mountain summit.
A two day trip to Steens Mountain that included an overnight stay at
Frenchglen Hotel. Stops included those related to Pete French the cattle
baron of the area. Also highlighted were many of the geological features of
the area like Diamond Crater, Kigor Gorge and Steen=s Mountain summit.
Antone Ranch and Camp Watson $10.00
Stops along the way included Bandit Springs in the Ochocos and the town of
Mitchell. Once at Antone the group visited the Caleb Cemetery, Fred Lake,
Spanish Gulch Cemetery and Camp Watson to name a few.
Stops along the way included Bandit Springs in the Ochocos and the town of
Mitchell. Once at Antone the group visited the Caleb Cemetery, Fred Lake,
Spanish Gulch Cemetery and Camp Watson to name a few.
Pisgah Lookout and Summit Prairie Loop $10.00
Includes stops at Ochoco Ranger Station, Howard Cemetery, Scissorville and
Cold Springs Guard Station.
Includes stops at Ochoco Ranger Station, Howard Cemetery, Scissorville and
Cold Springs Guard Station.
Northwest Area of Ochoco National Forest $10.00
The tour headed up McKay Creek to Divide Ranger Station. Then on to Hash
Rock to witness the devastation of the Hash Rock fire. Other stops included
Trail Meadow, Bingham Prairie, Rooster Rock, Ingram Spring and Trout
Creek Guard Station.
The tour headed up McKay Creek to Divide Ranger Station. Then on to Hash
Rock to witness the devastation of the Hash Rock fire. Other stops included
Trail Meadow, Bingham Prairie, Rooster Rock, Ingram Spring and Trout
Creek Guard Station.
Bill Brown Country $10.00
Southeastern Crook County. The highlight of the trip was Bill Brown's Buck
Creek Ranch. Also of interest was Norcross Guard Station, Lower Sherman
Ranch, Hackleman Ridge, the GI Ranch and South Fork Canyon.
Southeastern Crook County. The highlight of the trip was Bill Brown's Buck
Creek Ranch. Also of interest was Norcross Guard Station, Lower Sherman
Ranch, Hackleman Ridge, the GI Ranch and South Fork Canyon.
The Lower Desert $10.00
Tour with stops at historic Culver, Cove, Geneva, Grandview, Balanced Rocks
and Camp Polk. Also of interest were Grandview Cemetery, Cove Palisades
Overlook and Lake Billy Chinook.
Tour with stops at historic Culver, Cove, Geneva, Grandview, Balanced Rocks
and Camp Polk. Also of interest were Grandview Cemetery, Cove Palisades
Overlook and Lake Billy Chinook.
Maury Mountain Historical Tour $10.00
After visiting Aspen Valley Ranch, and the homestead cabin of Alice Day Pratt
(the Old Maid of Friar Butte fame), the group traveled into the Maury
Mountains. Some of the sites visited were the Birdsong and Ammons Mill,
Maury Ranger Station, Double Cabin Pond, the old Tom Houston homestead.
After visiting Aspen Valley Ranch, and the homestead cabin of Alice Day Pratt
(the Old Maid of Friar Butte fame), the group traveled into the Maury
Mountains. Some of the sites visited were the Birdsong and Ammons Mill,
Maury Ranger Station, Double Cabin Pond, the old Tom Houston homestead.
Hay Creek, Ashwood, Cherry Cr. & Shaniko $10.00
Another overnight trip with a stay at the historic Shaniko Hotel. Stops
included the Hay Creek Ranch, Ashwood, Oregon King Mine, Donnybrook,
Upper Cherry Creek Ranch, and Antelope. On the second day the group
visited Cow Canyon, Cross Keys and Willowdale
Another overnight trip with a stay at the historic Shaniko Hotel. Stops
included the Hay Creek Ranch, Ashwood, Oregon King Mine, Donnybrook,
Upper Cherry Creek Ranch, and Antelope. On the second day the group
visited Cow Canyon, Cross Keys and Willowdale
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| Trip Guides: |
Each spring and fall the Crook County Historical Society sponsors
field trips to points of interest around Old Crook County (the
boundaries of the county as they were prior to 1916). For each of
these events the Society produces a field guide full of the history of
the area, its pioneer families, meaningful events, and maps. After the
field trip, the guides are on sale at the Bowman Museum. Listed
below are the guides presently available. They are covered and
bound.
The guides vary in length depending on the amount of material
available about the area. Prices are based on the number of pages
and how recent the trip. Please note some of the ‘stops’ were on
private land and always with permission of the land owner.
Therefore, these guides should be considered for their information
value and not for use to revisit the private sites.
field trips to points of interest around Old Crook County (the
boundaries of the county as they were prior to 1916). For each of
these events the Society produces a field guide full of the history of
the area, its pioneer families, meaningful events, and maps. After the
field trip, the guides are on sale at the Bowman Museum. Listed
below are the guides presently available. They are covered and
bound.
The guides vary in length depending on the amount of material
available about the area. Prices are based on the number of pages
and how recent the trip. Please note some of the ‘stops’ were on
private land and always with permission of the land owner.
Therefore, these guides should be considered for their information
value and not for use to revisit the private sites.
Field Trip Guides
Izee Country $10.00
A tour from Prineville to the Izee country. Stops include the Schnabele Ranch,
the old Kuhn Ranch (now Carl & Wanda Schnabele ranch), Izee school and
Grange, Ellingston Mill site and DeLore cabin. Additionally the tour made a
stop at the Beaver Creek Cemetery.
Upper Country $10.00
A tour visiting the town of Paulina and a rare tour of the present GI Ranch
country at the upper end of Twelvemile Table. Stops include Williams Lake,
Wade Butte Sheep Camp, overview of the Upper Mills Ranch, Burger Ranch,
McIntosh Place and Hardin. The majority of this tour was on private land with
restricted access.
Fort Rock/Silver Lake $10.00
This is a tour leaving from Prineville and stopping at Millican, Cabin Lake
Ranger Station, Fort Rock State Park, Fort Rock Homestead Museum, Silver
Lake cemetery and Derrick Cave. Most of this tour is on public land.
A tour from Prineville to the Izee country. Stops include the Schnabele Ranch,
the old Kuhn Ranch (now Carl & Wanda Schnabele ranch), Izee school and
Grange, Ellingston Mill site and DeLore cabin. Additionally the tour made a
stop at the Beaver Creek Cemetery.
Upper Country $10.00
A tour visiting the town of Paulina and a rare tour of the present GI Ranch
country at the upper end of Twelvemile Table. Stops include Williams Lake,
Wade Butte Sheep Camp, overview of the Upper Mills Ranch, Burger Ranch,
McIntosh Place and Hardin. The majority of this tour was on private land with
restricted access.
Fort Rock/Silver Lake $10.00
This is a tour leaving from Prineville and stopping at Millican, Cabin Lake
Ranger Station, Fort Rock State Park, Fort Rock Homestead Museum, Silver
Lake cemetery and Derrick Cave. Most of this tour is on public land.