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National Register of Historic Places

Upper Ditch

Also known as Logan Esterly Upper Ditch

Takilma’s first place on the National RegisterListed Oct 4, 2001; only 1,528 of Oregon’s 1,988 listings are older
Listed 2001Takilma
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About Upper Ditch

Upper Ditch, at Historic Channel of Logan-Esterly Upper Ditch, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 4, 2001: the first place in Takilma to be listed. Only 1,528 of Oregon’s 1,988 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, at the local level. It was listed as part of Upper Illinois Valley, Oregon Mining Resources MPS. The listing covers 104.3 acres.

What it isPlace in California listed on National Register of Historic Places. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 53 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Upper Ditch

Historic Channel of Logan-Esterly Upper Ditch, Takilma

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No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

5 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

SCameron MineSite1.2 miSAllen Gulch TownsiteSite1.7 miSAllen Gulch MillSite1.8 miSHigh Gravel MineSite1.9 miSSt. Patrick's Roman Catholic CemeterySite1.9 mi

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Questions about Upper Ditch

Is Upper Ditch on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 4, 2001 (Register number 01001149).

Is Upper Ditch a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Oregon has 16 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Oregon Caves Chateau, 12.9 miles away.

Can you visit Upper Ditch?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Upper Ditch?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 53 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77847972 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.