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Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint 
Mill Creek FallsLocation Prospect, Oregon Coordinates 42°44′16″N 122°29′43″W / 42.7378°N 122.4954°WCoordinates: 42°44′16″N 122°29′43″W / 42.7378°N 122.4954°W Type Segmented Total height 173 feet (53 m)[1] Number of drops 1 Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint, is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was formerly known as Mill Creek Falls Scenic Area, a private hiking area that was developed by Willamette Industries near the community of Prospect on Oregon Route 62 in Jackson County. Both Mill Creek Falls and Pearsony Falls are contained within the area, with Barr Creek Falls close by.[1]
A hydroelectric dam was built in the 1920s which drained the narrow valley containing the group of falls. A group of large boulders appeared.[2] These have become a local attraction known as the Avenue of the Giant Boulders.
References
- ^ a b Phillips, Karen (2006-09-20). "Follow the road less traveled - to Prospect, Oregon". Mail Tribune. http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060920/JOY/70719024. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ^ Freeman, Mark (2008-11-03). "Going with the Flow". Mail Tribune. http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081103/NEWS/811030310. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
External links
Avenue of the Giant Boulders
Media related to Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint at Wikimedia Commons- Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint official site from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- Mill Creek Falls at waterfallsnorthwest.com
- Barr Creek Falls at waterfallsnorthwest.com
- Waterfalls guide information
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