So, what makes Sumpter so fascinating? This area of Oregon was gold-rich, and it grew as a mining town in late 1912. When a dredge was built, gold could be mined much more efficiently. 1934 saw ...

Oregon's diverse landscape includes ... Visitors can pan for their own gold too, at the Sumpter Valley Dredge! Panning lessons are free; visitors may purchase gold flakes they find for a small ...