In November, 1917, the State Highway Department appropriated $5,000.00
to co-operate on the grading of that section of the Old Oregon Trail
between Hot Lake and La Grande. Grading work started within the month
and two miles were graded when work was closed for the winter.
This work was continued during the present season and up to November 30,
about five miles of grade had been completed. In addition to the
$5,000.00 of State money the County has expended about $3,000.00. It
will require about $3,000.00 to complete the grading and an additional
$5,500.00 for bridges. The bridge plans call for concrete structures.