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.
Tours: Walk Where the Pioneers Walked
China Ditch Driving/Walking Loop. Douglas County. The driving or walking tour includes a 4000 foot portion of the ditch. Sites to view include hydraulic mining equipment, and evidence of hydraulic mining. Download information, map, and directions at: http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/roseburg/recreation/chinaditch/tour3.php
Gin Lin Mining Trail. Jackson County. The walking trail Includes hydraulic mining equipment, water ditch, and prospect hole. Download information, map, and directions at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/trails/gin-lin-mining.shtml
Grave Creek to Foster Bar Trail Log. Jackson County. The trail passes China Gulch, a 1880s Chinese mining area. Download information, map, and directions at: http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/rogue/trail-log.php
Pendleton Underground.Umatilla County. Learn about Pendleton’s underground and its tour at: http://www.nowpublic.com/style/mysterious-underground-pendleton-oregon
Portland Shanghai Tunnels. Multnomah County. Information on guided tours of the tunnels can be found at: http://shanghaitunnels.info
Rogue River Float Guide. Josephine County. The river float includes China Gulch, China Gulch Rapids, China Bar, and China Bar Rapids. Download information, map, and directions at: http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/rogue/files/FloatGuide04.pdf
Sterling Mine Ditch Trail System. Jackson County. The trail is for walking or horseback riding. It includes portion of the ditch, evidence of hydraulic mining, and mining equipment. Download information, map, and directions at: http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/site_info.php?siteid=347
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