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This photo was taken from near the top of Bohemia mountain facing west. The name Bohemia was the nick name of James Johnson the man who discovered the gold.

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This is the stamping mill purchased by Joseph Knott in 1870.  It  was the first operation to start processing the gold and eventually brought a fabulous amount of wealth to the area. 

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The gold from the Bohemia Mining District brought a financial boom to the town of Cottage Grove. 

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This is the Historic Columbia River Highway, parts of which are still in use today.

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This is Multnomah Falls which is  located on the south bank of the Columbia River.  The water fall drops in two parts, the top is a 542 foot plunge, and the bottom falls an additional 69 feet.

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This is the Cape Creek bridge and bay.  The photo was taken from the Heceta Head Lighthouse.

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This is the Lighthouse Keeper's house at Heceta Head. 

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Sunset at the beach below Heceta Head Lighthouse.

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