Ghost Towns and More | Episode 33 | Whitney, Oregon

Ghost Towns and More
Ghost Towns and More
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Published 2023-08-19
In the northwestern territories of the United States, logging became a vital industry for mining and construction. The logging town of Whitney became a settlement for those working in the timber industry and a supply center for the railroad and passenger service for those traveling to other mining towns. When the need for logging in the area declined, the town faded into the past as a ghost town.
All Comments (14)
  • @brandong.5514
    I love that picture of the old logging trucks. Amazing.
  • @robhumphrey4897
    And another great episode. The videos and pictures are great. AND the history you provide bring the ghost towns back to life. Thank you for your wonderful history on these ghost towns and other places.
  • @PacificAirwave144
    I went through that area last in 2018? One home occupied (dogs -out-front), 2nd on the right off the highway. Three lady-hikers in the car with me but I'm glad I stopped and chatted with last the owner for a bit. Doofus-lovey dog, and angry-dog got over me in a bit and I am so glad I got to chat withe that guy! Stunning-beauitiful country from John Day up through Sumpter!
  • @MxArgent
    I quite enjoy how crucial post offices were to these settlements. Makes my meandering about in a Grumman LLV feel a bit more significant.
  • @Oil_in_her_lamp
    Kids loved the covered wagon subscribe! Hats off to your amazing animator! ❤
  • @thomasdearment3214
    200 of them in Oregon amazing lived here all my life never knew it was that many the only one we ever heard of relentlessly Shanaka
  • @deanfirnatine7814
    Been to Sumpter, probably been very close to Whitney but had no idea it was there.
  • @frontieroverland
    Been there a couple times. I nicknamed it the "Whitney Mosquito Breeding Grounds". They swarm you when you stop to take pics in Whitney. I gave about 2 pints. (ok, maybe not, but close)
  • @walkingmountain22
    Whitney is in the Burnt river valley, not the Powder river where Sumpter is. The railroad came up from Unity.
  • @bluwtrgypsy
    Just love your channel. Deforestation is still a problem. I miss your little subscribe sharp-shooter. 😆 Thank you.