an oregon matterhorn ...

klamath county, oregon ... The Oregon Central Military Wagon Road was a circuitous 420-mile wagon trace designed to capture government land grants rather than link destinations. Today, Oregon Route 58 follows the first leg of the Oregon Central military road from Eugene over the Cascades to Central Oregon. At that point, the original road headed south through northern Klamath County past what is now the community of Chemult. this is the spot at which i captured this photo. the route followed the Williamson and Sprague Rivers before turning east into Lake County. Mount Thielsen, or Big Cowhorn is an extinct shield volcano in the Oregon High Cascades, near Mount Bailey. Because eruptive activity ceased 250,000 years ago, glaciers have heavily eroded the volcano's structure, creating precipitous slopes and a horn-like peak. The spire-like shape of Thielsen attracts lightning strikes and creates fulgurite, an unusual mineral. The prominent horn forms a centerpiece for the Mount Thielsen Wilderness, a reserve for recreational activities such as skiing and hiking. Thielson is one of Oregon's Matterhorns. prints available.

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