The Underworld of Oregon Caves National Monument

by Roger J. Contor

SUGGESTED READING

Davidson, E. J., “History of the Discovery of the Marble Halls of Oregon.” Oregon Historical Quarterly, Vol. 23, pp. 274-276 (1922).

Folsom, Franklin, Exploring American Caves. New York, Crown Publishers, Inc., 1956.

Halliday, William R., Adventure Is Underground. New York, Harper and Brothers, Publishers, 1959.

Mohr, Charles E., and Howard N. Sloane, Celebrated American Caves. New Jersey, Rutgers University Press, 1955.

Wells, Francis G., Preliminary geological map of southwest Oregon. U.S.G.S. Mineral Investigation Map, MF 38, 1955.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
(Briefed)

1. No person shall enter Oregon Caves unless accompanied by an authorized guide.

2. Children under 6 years of age are not permitted in the caves. A nursery is provided.

3. The destruction, injury, defacement or removal of any of the natural features, rocks, plants, or animals in the caves or Monument is prohibited.