Historic Oregon Trail Deschutes River Crossing
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Beaver Board - Oregon History - Historic Oregon Trail Deschutes River Crossing
Waymark Code: WMXWF
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 11/06/2006
Views: 18
This “Beaver Board” sign on Oregon History is about the Historic Oregon Trail Deschutes River Crossing and is located along Ore. Hwy 206 at the mouth of the Deschutes River.
Marker Name: Historic Oregon Trail Deschutes River Crossing
Marker Text: The Oregon Trail crossed the hazardous Deschutes River at this point by floating the prairie schooners and swimming the livestock. An island at the river mouth was often utilized when the water was high and the ford dangerous. Pioneer women and children were frequently ferried across the stream by native canoe men who made the passage in exchange for bright colored shirts and other trade goods.
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