A couple of weeks ago I had another "Great Adventure" in Eastern Oregon!
A friend of mine took me to the Ghost Town of Bourne, Oregon.
The weather was absolutely perfect for a fall excursion.
Bourne, Oregon is a ghost town in Baker County in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The famous Cracker Creek runs through the town. It was platted in 1902 and was a former gold mining boomtown. Originally named "Cracker City", Bourne is named after Senator Jonathan Bourne, Jr. who was in Eastern Oregon mines. The Bourne post office was established in 1895 and closed in 1927.
At one time the town was home to several thousand people.
I am standing in the upper level of the North Pole Mine, located another mile north of Bourne.
The views on top of this grand mountain were priceless for any photographer!
I created some fun abstract pieces of art with the images. The image below is looking south.
South of Bourne are the remains of the E. and E. Mill.
The construction and placement of all the stone work was intriguing to find in the middle of no where.
It reminded me of some of the pyramids I climbed when I lived in Guatemala.
Just think of the extensive man hours that it must have taken to build this very large mill.
The E. and E. Mill at Bourne Oregon in early 1900.
I found the colors of the rocks and how they were neatly stacked simply amazing!
The light of the sun created such fascinating colors and shadows.
Black and White photos provided another feeling entirely! Almost haunting.
Many people claim Bourne is haunted by miners that perished in a collapsed mine.
A monument has been built at the top of the mountain honoring those men.
A few of the original buildings still stand.
However the entire area is owned by individuals so you really want to respect the area.
The log cabin was absolutely wonderful to photograph against the yellows of the Tamarack Trees.
The final photo shows the various colors in the stone.
I didn't realize until I started looking at all the photos...that one of the stones looks like a skull!
Do you see it?
So I agree....Bourne, Oregon is a true Ghost Town!
Have a Great Day!
Get Out and have an Adventure!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer
PS: Check out ALL the photographs from this trip in my
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