Bourne
Arrastra Town
State: Oregon
County: Baker County
Founded: 1870
Abandoned: 1937
Peak Population: 1,500
Bourne has preserved mining equipment including an arrastra, a stone wheel used to grind ore. Access is via the Sumpter Valley Railroad.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Arrastra preserved
- Sumpter Valley Railroad
- Blue Mountains
Location
Address: Near Sumpter, Oregon
Coordinates: 44.8167, -118.1833