The 3.22-mile section of the Oregon-Washington Highway known as the
Jones Hill Grade, lies about ten miles east of Heppner, and extends over
the divide between Hinton and Butler Creeks. The State location involved
the construction of an entirely new road. This improvement was paid for
in full by the County, the total cost being $25,050.26.
R. H. Baldock, resident engineer for the State Highway Department, was
the engineer in charge.
Construction quantities are shown in the following statement:
Rock Excavation, 6,200 cu. yds. at $3.98 $ 18,504.26
Common Excavation, 7,300 cu. yds. at .59 4,350.00
Culverts 2,200.00
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Total cost $ 25,054.26