Camp Gap Ranch

CCC Camp Gap Ranch Oregon/Washington BLM

http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/files/brochures/CampGapRanch.pdf

Camp Gap Ranch is a little wayside on the highway (20) between Bend and Burns as you head toward the Idaho line and the Snake River. It's a remnant of the Civilian Conservation Corps, as noted in the above links. Hardly anyone ever visits, which is a shame. The buildings exteriors are still in decent shape, although the insides have long since been gutted. Hard to imagine today what life must have been like back in the aftermath of the Great Depression, heading toward WWII.

DSC_0172 by Max Blake

DSC_0170 by Max Blake

DSC_0175 by Max Blake

DSC_0169 by Max Blake

DSC_0163 by Max Blake

DSC_0166 by Max Blake

DSC_0161 by Max Blake

DSC_0160 by Max Blake

DSC_0159 by Max Blake

Thanks for noticing, Ron. This is a neat little spot in the middle of nowhere, visited by almost no one. I used to drive by it quite a bit and never, ever saw a soul stop to take a look, which is too bad. It's an interesting little slice of Americana from not all that long ago. I highly recommend a stop if you are out and about in that part of Oregon.

My dad was in the CCC. Thanks for these shots!

You are most welcome, Woody. If you are ever out this way, be sure to swing on by. The place is downright fascinating, especially considering the fact that it's located out in the literal middle of nowhere.