During April, 1918, a reconnaissance survey was made by M. O. Bennett,
division engineer, for the Department, over the routes between Burns and
Vale for the purpose of establishing a definite route for the Central
Oregon Highway. This investigation resulted in the choice of the river
route by the State Highway Commission. The route as selected goes direct
from Burns to Crane, thence down the Malheur River through Riverside,
Juntura and Harper to Vale.
In November, 1918, a reconnaissance survey was made by the State
Department for the purpose of establishing the most feasible route
between Jordan Valley and Vale and Ontario. This report has not yet been
submitted to the Commission, but the findings seem to favor the Sucker
Creek Route. This survey was made by Manche O. Bennett, division
engineer.