Deschutes River, Kiser # 5073

Deschutes River and Horseshoe Bend, Kiser # 5724

Two manuscripts are featured in this document. The first discusses how the Deschutes River is an ideal place for trout, not only for sport but for the fish to inhabit. The river benefits from the lack of silt in the water and protection from dumping pollutants. Also due to a lack of a paved road, access is limited to the area. The second manuscript discusses the importance of conducting surveys that determine what makes a place suitable for a fish to inhabit. Factors such as what are the food sources and water temperature are to be considered. The writer makes the point that one cannot gauge from mere visual observation the amount of fish in any given stream. To truly determine the population, in depth surveys must be done.

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward at a river (likely the Deschutes River or the Crooked River) at Cove Palisades State Park. Part of the water is in shade, and unidentified wooden structures can be seen at the edge of the water. (Image note: see related image PGE 59-240-35).

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward showing a river running through a steep canyon (likely the Deschutes River or Crooked River). Columnar basalt can be seen on either side of the canyon.

Photograph looking westward across a scenic open valley at Cove Palisades State Park towards Mount Jefferson and Ollalie Butte. The Deschutes River can be seen at the bottom of the valley, with hills and cliffs extending into the distance.

Photograph looking westward across a scenic open valley at Cove Palisades State Park towards Mount Jefferson and Ollalie Butte. A river can be seen at the bottom of the valley, possible the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers coming together near the Island.

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward at a river (likely the Deschutes River or the Crooked River) at Cove Palisades State Park. A boat travels on the water, and unidentified wooden structures can be seen on the edge of the water. Towards the top of the frame, the switchbacks of a trail can be seen heading down a hill towards the water. (Image note: see related image PGE 59-240-36).

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward showing a river running through a steep canyon (likely the Deschutes River or Crooked River). Columnar basalt can be seen on either side of the canyon.

Photograph showing taken from a high angle and looking towards the far side of a canyon. In the foreground is a seated man wearing a hat, who is facing away from the camera and holding paper. At the base of the canyon is a river (Deschutes River or Crooked River), and a building. (Image note: see related image PGE 59-240-57).

Photograph looking to the side and downward showing a cliff face and steep canyon. At the base of a canyon is a river (likely the Deschutes River or Crooked River).

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward at Big Falls, on the Deschutes River. Across the canyon is a steep cliff area with loose rock.

Photograph looking at a cascading waterfall, flowing down a cliff face and into a river, which extends towards the camera. Foliage can be seen around the waterfall. The body of water is the Deschutes River or the Crooked River.

Photograph showing a man driving a open cockpit caterpillar machine at the top of a canyon at Cove Palisades State Park. At the base of the canyon is a river (the Deschutes River or Crooked River). On the machine is written "Caterpillar."

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward into a wide canyon with steep walls. A river runs through the bottom of the canyon (likely the Deschutes River or Crooked River).

Photograph looking down a grassy hill towards the edge of a river (Deschutes or Crooked River), where a boat us moored to a dock. A man is standing on the small dock structure and is leaning towards the window of the boat. A rock formation is visible next to the boat.

View of the Deschutes River with train trestle at the Palisades visible in the distance.

View of railroad tracks along the Deschutes River with train in the distance.

View of the Deschutes River.

View of railroad tracks along the Deschutes River.

View of the Deschutes River.

Photograph of the Deschutes River flowing through the Deschutes Canyon. Taken from the top of the canyon. Mount Hood is visible in the distance. Stamp on front of print for Kiser Photo Co. Handwriting on back reads, "O.T. Ry. Down Deschutes Canyon from point above Pelton. O.T. Track to right. Mt. Hood."

A railroad track runs alongside a river, likely the Deschutes River. To the left, several waterfalls run down the side of a canyon. Handwriting on back reads, "Oak Springs, Deschutes River." Stamp for Kiser Photo Co. on front of print.

A small track made of wood follows the bank of the Deschutes River. The river rounds a bend. Handwriting on back of print reads, "Swallow Ditch and Deschutes River." Stamp for Kiser Photo Co. on front of print. Stamp on back of print reads, "From Passenger Department, The North Bank Road, Portland, Ore."

Photograph of a log cabin near the bank of a river. A person stands in front of the cabin, looking toward the camera. Taken from the river, looking up at the cabin. Handwriting on back of print reads, "Cabin along upper river. Deschutes R."

View of Maupin, Oregon taken from the top of a rimrock. Railroad tracks for the Oregon Trunk Railway run along the Deschutes River at the edge of the town. The typed description on the back of the photograph reads, "Oregon Trunk Tracks, station, grain elevator, and Deschutes River at Maupin, Ore."