CHAPTER XXI.

Southern Oregon--Its boundaries--The western counties--Population-- Ports--Rogue River--Coos Bay--Coal--Lumber--Practicable railroad routes--The harbor--Shifting and blowing sands--A quoted description --Cost of transportation--Harbor improvements--Their progress and results--The Umpqua--Douglas County--Jackson County--The lake-country --Linkville--Water-powers--Indian reservations--The great mountains-- Southeastern Oregon--General description--Industries. 243