Chinese made a signifcant contribution to the development of Oregon from the 1850s to the 1900s. They worked as laborers, built railroads, were miners, servants, cooks, and business men. Over 370 placenames record their efforts, shown in August posts. The location of places, tours,and massacres sites are also found there.
Wheeler County
China Camp Spring. Reference: U.S.G.S. Quadrangle 7.5’ series, Day Basin, Oregon, 1980.
China Hat Creek. China Hat Creek flows easterly into Hide and Seek Creek, itself joining the John Day River near the community of Kimberly. Reference: U.S.G.S. Quadrangle 7.5’ series, Kimberly Oregon, 1995.
China Hat Peak. China Hat Peak stands 3164 feet above sea level just northeast of China Hat Creek. Its name is derived from its shape appearing similar to the farmer-style hat (as compared to the peasant or conical –style hat) worn by newly arrived Chinese immigrants. Reference: U.S.G.S. Quadrangle 7.5’ series, Kimberly Oregon, 1995.
References
U.S.G.S. Quadrangle 7.5’ series, Day Basin, Oregon, 1980.
_______. Quadrangle 7.5’ series, Kimberly, Oregon, 1995.
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