Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge
Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge, Mining museum and dredge in Sumpter, United States.
The Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge extends over 100 feet in length, featuring massive steel machinery designed to extract gold from river sediments.
Built in 1935, this gold dredge operated until 1954, processing millions of cubic yards of material from the Sumpter Valley during the peak mining period.
The dredge museum illustrates mining techniques through exhibits, machinery demonstrations, and educational programs about Oregon's gold extraction methods from the 1930s.
Visitors can explore the internal mechanisms of the dredge, participate in guided tours, and learn about historical mining operations through interactive displays.
The preserved dredge contains original components including bucket lines, winches, and sorting equipment that processed 3 million cubic yards of gravel annually.
Location: Sumpter
GPS coordinates: 44.74254,-118.20417
Latest update: May 15, 2025 08:52
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