21 from Prineville to Christmas Valley. In just one raid by five masked men, nearly 3,000 sheep were killed over disputed range. The controversy in Christmas Valley includes Hollywood movies, environmental contamination, and more. In the 1960s, a corrupt developer arrived. The rocky history of M. Penn Phillips and his development company promised a big future for the area which centered around a grand lodge, airstrip, golf course, rodeo grounds and, of course, a lake. It’s too much to tell here, but none of the development dreams were realized. All of this, from the surveyors to the developers, is not where the real controversy of this story lies. As I mentioned at the beginning, you’re probably reading this just before Christmas Eve. Christmas Christmas Valley Map. Photo from the Bureau of Land Management. The natural and geologic history of the area is a part of Oregon’s rich landscape and is well worth further exploration if you’ve never visited. Within just a short distance from Christmas Valley you can visit Fort Rock, Crack in the Ground, Hole in the Ground, and Big Hole in the Ground. continues Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon | www.plso.org The Lost Surveyor
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