Central and Eastern Oregon
The wild landscape of Central and Eastern Oregon runs deep with history and diversity.
To the north, the mighty Columbia River meanders her way through 4,000 ft canyons. In 1986 it was signed into law as a National Scenic Area. In the central part of the state, lies the high desert and scenic Three Sisters Wilderness, Ochoco and Deschutes Mountains. To the south are the Steens Mountains. They too, have stunning carved gorges, wild rivers and are home to an abundance of wildlife. It is some of the most rugged and remote land still left in Oregon. My adrenaline continues to be fueled by adventure and exploring new places of historical significance that shaped the landscape. This gallery takes me back into our forgotten past of what we did, or didn't do to build our future.
Read MoreTo the north, the mighty Columbia River meanders her way through 4,000 ft canyons. In 1986 it was signed into law as a National Scenic Area. In the central part of the state, lies the high desert and scenic Three Sisters Wilderness, Ochoco and Deschutes Mountains. To the south are the Steens Mountains. They too, have stunning carved gorges, wild rivers and are home to an abundance of wildlife. It is some of the most rugged and remote land still left in Oregon. My adrenaline continues to be fueled by adventure and exploring new places of historical significance that shaped the landscape. This gallery takes me back into our forgotten past of what we did, or didn't do to build our future.
~ Oregon Homestead ~
The U.S. Homestead Act of 1862 allowed settlers to obtain 160 acres of free land if they lived there for 5 years and cultivated the property.
The Bureau of Land Management of Oregon only had 71 homestead patents officially issued by 1869.
This house has some exposed rafters on the right side which indicate it was built in or around 1900 - 1930.
Old Homestead in Eastern Oregon.
Rick Willis
on September 3, 2021A Real Fixer Upper 😃...
Wayne Wendel
on September 3, 2021....and we complain about this and that. To live on a homestead took guts, hard work and talents to tame the land. Excellent shot of this old homestead.
Lgood
on September 3, 2021This is a lovely setting for the old homestead, I'm sure it was a beautiful place when it was new.
fotoeffects
on September 3, 2021Terrific shot...really beautiful; sad to see the old homestead house deteriorating so badly, but it does make for wonderful photo ops! I love the way the trees seem almost to be enfolding it.