Object Uncovered In A Dried-Up Lake Sheds Light On A Long-Forgotten History
Knock the dust off your photo albums and turn to any page, and you’ll find a photo that reminds you of a moment you’ve forgotten about: a first birthday party, an awkwardly posed prom pic, or a smile from a family member long ago passed on. This inevitably begins the proverbial walk down memory lane.
In 2015, an Oregon deputy experienced something similar — but on a much larger scale — when he explored a lake bed sucked dry by a devastating drought. There, he made a startling discovery that encouraged the local community to revisit and cherish the history of its one-of-a-kind lot of land.
About 100 miles away from Portland, Oregon, the Detroit Dam on the North Santiam River creates a reservoir known as Detroit Lake. The lake provides water for the city of Salem — and intrigue every...