In April, 1918, the State Highway Department made a reconnaissance
survey over the route from Burns to Vale. All possible routes were
covered in the survey and reported upon fully to the State Highway
Engineer and the Commission. The investigation resulted in the
establishing of the route from Burns direct to Crane and down the
Malheur River through River Side, Juntura, Harper and Vale. This survey
was made by M. O. Bennett, division engineer for the State Highway
Department.