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About Tillamook headlight. (Tillamook, Or.) 1888-1934 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 22, 1907)
SUPPLEMENT TO THE TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT miles south of the Columbia River. The tidal area of the bay ie 13«., M)Ulre miles. Five small rivers are tributary to the bay, vu : The Miami, Kelehia Wilson, Trask and Tillamook The lay connects with the ocean through a go,», 750ft. wide, allow tide with a maximum low water depth of 60 feet. The ap. proaehes to the bay are free from rock, or other bidden dangers. Theie j, hut one channel across the bar, whote direction seaward may vary from Mlnjut northwest to southwest, and there is rarely less than 10 feel minimum <iv|>th at low water. Coasting vessels, dr»w. mg 14 feet, reach IJolaioiiville, H short distance inside the entrance. Survey, und estimates of roal of iuit>iov<.uient of the Tillamook Bar for securing channel, across the same of 15 and 20 feet re. spectively have been made. The eed. mated cost of obtaining a permanent low waler depth of 15 feel bet» ¿8 ».78» and of 20 feet $1.417.109 T|le prospects are very favorable for serur. mg nn appropriation for improvement of this bar. The government Ims undertaken and succeed.d in opening up 11 channel fmui llolisoimlle. on Tillamook Bay, to Till,, m wk City, on lloquarton Slougs, obtaining a least depth of 9 feet at mean high tide. BRIEF DESCRIPTION TILLAMOOK COUNTY A Country with Wonder fui Undeveloped Resources. A DAIRYMAN’S PARADISE Twenty Five Billion Feet of Standing Timber Ready to be Manufactured The Western part of Oregon is the richest and most developed section ol the State, and in the Northern part of this favored region, on the Coast, is situated Tillamook Comity. Oregon has mi area of 95,274 square miles; acontinous water front from the Northern boundary of California to the mouth of the Columbia River, and thence up the Columbia along the northern boundary nearly to its eastern limit; one fifth of the standing timber of the United States; a climate unequaled by that or any stale, and scenery which is surpassed by none. Tillamook County was first visited by white men in the spring of 1851, and is, therefore, a new country. It has a coast line of about sixty miles, has three small harbors besides Tillamook Bay, which is naturally one of the best harbors be tween San Francisco Bav and the mouth of the Columbia River, and with the completion of the railroads now building it will become one of the most impor taut ports on the Oregon Coast. There are seven riyers in the county, namely, the Nehalem. Miami, Kelt his, Wilson, Trask, Tillamook «and Nestucca rivers, along the hanks ol which is located some of the richest farming and timber land in the Pacific Northwest. LOGGING SCENE AND SPECIMEN HLLAMOOK TIMBER. of clear mountain streams, the average health of the inhabitants must be good. A climate whe.c the average daily range of temperature is less than 1*3 degrees does not subject the physical organiza tion to such shocks and wrenches as in climates where sudden and marked changes occur. People live with open doors and windows at all seasons. Fires are indeeJ necessary to remove damp nets and chilliness, but dwellings are not closed up until the air becomes vitiated as in i he east. Outdoor labor is, of course, interrupted by rain in winter, but is never interrupted by heat or cold in any season. Chills and fever, ague, malaiia, and typhus are unknown the county with the other. Branch roads lead from it to the different com- mt: ties to the east and west. There are three wagon roads leading out of the county. One by way of Wilson River to Forest Grove. Ore ; one bv way ol Trask River to North Yamhill, Ore,, and the other bv way of the Grande Ronde Indian Reservation to Sheridan, Ore. Schools. The people of Tillamook County are justIV proud of their public schools. Pro gress has ever been the watchword in all parts of the country. Fifty schools are maintained throughout the county, cipal fruit raised, and they naturally grow best in the valleys and foothills away from the Coast, but with proper care and judgment good wholesome apples may be raised in any reasonable location in the county. Crops- bought for from $5 to $15 per acre. Prairie land may be bad for from $20 t< $lo0 per acre according to location and improvements. River bottom land, which is bv far the most yaluable for agricultural purposes, ranges ill prices from $75.to $250 per acre. Harbors- The principal crop raised in Tillamook County is liav. Root crops are also ’ Tillamook County is; well’ supplied raised to some extent as an additional teed lor milch cows, and on the river with harbors, there being four along iti bottoms are raised enormous crops ol coast lir.e, of which Tillamook Bay it potatoes. On account ol the richness ol naturally one of the best between Sai most of the land and the abundant , Francisco Bay and the mouth of tin moisture, large crops of cither hay or Columbia River. Lands. The lands of Tillamook County may lie classed under three heads, viz., bottom land, prairie land and lull land. Bottom lands are of three classes, namely, ordinary ‘ creek bottom" with which every farmer is familiar; river bottom which is land built up by «»ver flow and deposit ol sediment ; ami tide lands, being those which are ovei flowed more or less by salt water. The liver bottom ia hy far the most valuable for agricultural purposes, and can be relied upon to produce from tour to six tons of hay per acre. Lands of this nature coil stitute the greater part of the bottom lands of the county, and is practically inexhaustible. The tidelands produce an immense quantity ol tideland grass and are used principally lor pasturage for young stock. Praitie laud is ol a lighter character and must be sustained fry fertilizers. Surrounding the vttllexs are ranges of bench or table land which is most valu able for fruit raising or as grazing land The hill lands are mostly heavily covered with timber, and are so exten si\e and so valuable that they insure the future wealth of Tillamook County. The hills bi the south part ol the county were burnt over many years ago, killing the timber, and they are most valuable for stock raising or as grazing land lor goats and she« p. The surface of Tillamook County is for the most part rough. The Coast Range Mountains pass through the entire east ern part of the county. The northern and southern part of the county are hilly, while the central paitjs compara tively level. The northern part is the most heavily timbered section and the southern part has the least timber. Climate Happily in this country of much I ini. I burned off the land ¡3 valuable princi tier there are Rplendid locations for slant ocean breezes, and the redundancy tiortli and south connecti’ig one end of ly in the foot hills. Apples are the prin pally for grazing purposes and may b< nulla and factories for its manufacture. The Nehalem Bay can furnish a number of excellent mill sites, two of which are now occupied. At various points on Tillamook Bay are also tine nites for mills and booming grounds, there being very good locations at and near Bay City and at the head of the bay. Netaits Bay can supply several good kcalions as well Water Power- The numerous streams of the county have their sources ill lie Const ltan,e Mountains, and for a considerable (K.r- tion of their length are quite rapid, thus creating a power which will become o! inestimable value as the country be comes more thickly populated. Then streams never dry up and can, therefore, lie depended upon to supply a continu ous and cheap power for creating heat, light and locomotion. Transportation- THE idemics never assume a dangerous form. Of course there are ailments in Tilla tnook and people die here, but pestil ential diseases find little to thrive upon The ocean breezes on the one hand, the mountain air on the other, perform Na- ture’s purifying work in her own per- lett manner. Highways. The roads in Tillamook county are not surpassed by any in the state. They arc nearly all graveled and are, there fore. nothing worse than sloppy during the wettest weather, and in summer have very little dust on them. A tine graded anti graveled turnpike runs MIAMI LUMBER CO.’S SAW and in addition to the regular work of eight years, there is one school offering four years of high school work, two ol two years work, and seven offering one year additional work. Tillamook Conn tv’is one of the leading counties of the slate i.i educational facilities and inter est a-» was shown bv exhibit at the Lew is & Ulatk Centennial in 1905. TILLAMOOK roots are always assured. ly have no crop failures. Prices of Land- Timber land constitutes the giealer part of the laud area ol the county. This land may lie bought from the govern ment for |2.50 per acre, of which there are many acres yet available to pur chasers, though the best lands are taken. According to the records of the V. S. Tillamook County does not pretend Land Office at Portland, Ore., there are to be a fruit growing section, Imt such 96,284 acres of government lands in tinits as apples, plums, cherries, pears, Tillamook County available for pur- and the smaller fruits, such as raspber- chase and homesteading under the Unil- ries, blackberries, loganberries, and ' cd States la as . strawberries bear in abundance,especial-1 Where the timber has been cut or Fruit. Tillamook County has but n limited variety of climate. Owing to the warm Japan current, which w ashes the Const of Oregon, our < lunate is mild the year round, being cool in summer ami warm in winter lliere is very little foggy weather, the ocean breezes blowing the fog farther ml.mil. We absolutely have no cyclones, blizzards, cloudbursts or droughts, mid very little freezing wca ther. Throughout the summer the re freshing seabreezes modify the tempera tuie, and prevent it becoming uncomfor table. These summer winds ate almost universally from the northwest. The winter storms ,ate usually from the south west. While quite strong at times these winds never reach a sufficient ve hwity to be destructive. There is no nights when one may not sleep comfor tably, and the same weight ol dothmg and ol bed clothing is used the year through. In the northern pari of the County is the Nehalem River, which widens out aliout two miles from its mouth into a bay of about one and a halt by tw. miles, upon which are fine mill sites and looming grounds. There is aboui 20.000.000,000 feet B. M. of timbei tributary to thin hay. Nelarts Bay is surrounded by quite a heavily timbered area, but has no streams of any size emptying into it. Nestucca Bay in the south end of the county, is accessible to small ocean boats There is but little timber tributary to this bay, though enough for. local needs Tillamook Bay, which is one of the Bear and deer are quite plentiful best harbors on the Oregon coast, throughout the county. Wildcat, conn empties into the Pacific Ocean, about 50 mink and otter are also found in goof1! numbers, and now anil then a panther On the bays and lakes are found la'll* flocks of geese, ducks and snip* duiing the winter months. Pigeon, quail, grouse and pheasant are found in season, thus furnishing game th» J”' round for those who delight io l,un' For the more daring and venlllle’om, hunters, the Seal Rocks opposM* I** Netarts beach fiurnisli exciting spot* ” the shape of the handed» of huge te lions which inhabit them, many ,J which are as large as a good sited co* Game- Light-House- on Cape Meara, near the Net*'1* lieach, the government maiid*11* , Hrst-ord-r lighthouse, the I'g1’1 ' which is 823 feet above sea level *,,J ?*., be seen out at sea fora distance miles. Visitors arc welcome dur”»« certain hours. and sre •"?* through the building by the attend* in charge. Healthfulness. Mineral Springs From the above explanation of di ma tic conditions of Tillamook, it may lx* readily inferred that healthful nest is one of the thief attributes of this favor cd region. On account of the evenness ( ol tcuiperature, abundant moisture, tun ov*. * -....„IM v. •*- , and Bate **»'' '¿".•»Iwm« «' E * \ tte tenete* “» ' " ' s>,,ma» I BUc« ,,t U w ***£ ’ a Notdtaa I We absolute On account of the uncertain condition of the Tillamook Bar, lu'mla-r vessels call only at irregular intervals and the de. velopment of the county Ims been greatly hindered in consequence. However, with the improvement of the bar and the completion of the railroads now building into the county, Tillamook call lay claim to having transportation facilities equal to the best in the alate, having the advantage of cairiers bv land or sei. The Pacific Railway & Nar¡gallon Co. ¡8 pushing with vigor a road connecting Tillamook with Hillsboro on theS.P.RR. This road will run from Hillsboro «ent down the Nehalem River aud south to Tillamook City. The Astoria & Columbia River R. R is also pushing a line from Astoria south through Tillamock county along the coast into California. At this date there are also surveyors at work on on electric line from Tillamook Bay up the Wilson River to Portland. This will give Tillamook county three lines, any oneol which will bring thousands of people in to the county for business ventures nod to our summer resorts, the popularity of which will grow with leaps and bound» with the advent ol railroads. To reach Tillamook take the stage or private rig from either Sheridan, Nc-rth Yamhill, or Forest Grove, all of whiff1 points may Ire reached by railroad. Another way is by railroad or host to Astoria, tlienee by the Sue H. Elmore, a staunch ocean going steamer, which makes a trip or.ee a week to Tillamook City. ____ A THE PARIS« UOVSfi. LOG JAM ON TRASK RIVER. Are found in different par’s nf county, the principle ones being J’**, near Cloverdale, called Brooten M1"’" Springs, afier their diecoveror. are remarkable for their curative I* perties A hotel has recently erected at these springs far the scev— niodatiun of the public.
