Yocum (historical) Lake County, Oregon
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Yocum (historical): The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
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General information on Yocum (historical)
- Feature Type: Place
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Yocum (historical)
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Yocum (historical) | Official |
A Selected Bibliography of Yocum (historical), Lake County, Oregon
A compilation of essential readings detailing the history, geography, and culture of the region.
Lake County history the first 100 years, 1876-1976 by Lake County Historical Society (Or)
The Lake County Historical Society’s Lake County history the first 100 years, 1876-1976 explores the enduring pioneer settlement and collaborative agricultural development within the expansive, arid expanses of Oregon’s high desert. The narrative illustrates how the profound environmental realities of this remote Basin and Range topography—defined by vast alkaline lakes, the sheer basalt cliffs of Abert Rim, and the demanding, highly variable climate of the "Oregon Outback"—required immense physical resilience and thoughtful agrarian adaptation from early homesteaders and ranchers. By detailing the gradual transition from isolated, vulnerable cattle and sheep operations to the cooperative establishment of enduring civic centers like Lakeview and the shared management of the region's vital timber and water resources, the text highlights how the county's prosperity relied heavily on community-driven responses to its challenging geography. Ultimately, the account demonstrates that cooperatively navigating the extreme seasonal shifts of the high desert and patiently cultivating a shared, neighborly identity were essential steps in transforming a rugged, isolated frontier into a cohesive, deeply rooted civic heartland of south-central Oregon.
History of Lake County, Oregon from 1876-1976, compiled by the local historical society. Includes black and white historical photographs.
viii, 250 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm
Non-circulating [ 1 ]
Lake County
- Adel
- Blaisdell
- Chewaucan (historical)
- Christmas Valley
- Drews Valley (historical)
- Five Corners
- Fort Rock
- Hot Springs (historical)
- Town of Lakeview
- New Pine Creek
- City of Paisley
- Plush
- Quartz Mountain
- Silver Lake
- Summer Lake
- Valley Falls
- Vistillas (historical)
- West Side
- Yocum (historical)
Political Boundaries
Last updated: 2025-09-23