Unincorporated Communities in Klamath County, Oregon - Sprague River, Oregon (Paperback)

Chapters: Sprague River, Oregon. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 51. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Sprague River, Oregon - The Sprague River post office was established September 14, 1923, with Benjamin E. Wolford as the first postmaster. Sprague River is high mountain desert. Generally, the local area receives less than 10 inches of rainfall per year with much of the moisture coming in the form of winter snow and ice. Summers are warm to hot, very dry during the day, and cool in the evening. Summer frosts have occurred as late at mid-July, and begin again as early as late-August making some types of gardening quite difficult, especially without greenhouse facilities. Spring and Fall are generally mild during the day, and often quite cold at night with regular overnight frosts. Most rainfall in the area occurs during these times of year. Winters are cold with moderate to significant snowfall and begin in October and November and extend often well into April. Winter melt-off creates muddy conditions on the areas many unpaved roads and driveways. Most consider four-wheel drive vehicles essential for safe winter travel. Sprague River has two small grocery/general merchandise stores, a second-hand store, and a gas station. The local community lacks significant employment opportunities. Most working residents are either self-employed, or commute to jobs in Klamath Falls or Chiloquin. The surrounding area has fishing and hunting opportunities. The Sprague River which the town is centered on, holds fish including the Klamath's famed redbands. The town borders the Winema National Forest. The local area is particularly well known for fly fishing and bow hunting. Crater Lake National Park is less that one hour away. Currently the closest full time medical facilities are located in near...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=2004791