Grants Pass High School - Toka Yearbook (Grants Pass, OR)

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6 THE TOKA Another great asset of Josephine County is the Marble Caves, situated approximately forty miles from Grants Pass. As a result of the recently constructed government road the caves may be easily reached by automobile and there guides provided by the government, may be found to conduct parties thru the underground caverns. I he caves are a series of subterranean rooms, in each of which are found beautiful limestone formations, which have been appropriately named. As a result of local action, convenient and modern hotel accomodations may soon be available and the caves will be made into an ideal summer resort. Every tourist, in passing through, should avail himself of this opportunity to see one of nature’s great natural wonders.

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19 2 3 7 A few years ago Savage Rapids represented nothing more than a swift stretch of water, noted mainly for its scenic and fishing qualities. 1 hrough the organization of the Grants Pass Irrigation District the great Savage Rapids Dam was built at this place and canals were constructed so as to put formerly worthless land under irrigation. The water is supplied to the canals by three large pumps which are in turn operated by two turbines. The gates of the dam are raised and lowered by means of hydraulic rams, the rams being operated by compressed oil. This large project puts thousands of acres of dry land under irrigation around Grants Pass. It will mean a great production of agricultural products and a greater Josephine County. As a sign of the prosperity of Josephine County and the pride and consideration of its citizens, no better example can be found than the beautiful county courthouse. I he interior and exterior are artistically fimshd and its imposing appearance never fails to attract the eye of every one passing by.