19 Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon | www.plso.org As I write this newest installment of the Lost Surveyor, the last of the 100-degree days hasn’t even faded into memory. However, by the time you are reading this, Christmas Eve will be right around the corner. Like any good survey story, Christmas can be full of controversy. Christmas Valley, Oregon, may be best known for the discovery of the Fort Rock Sandals which were radiocarbon dated at more than 10,000 years old. The sandals were discovered perfectly preserved at Fort Rock Cave by University of Oregon archaeologist Luther Cressman in 1938. They are the oldest known footwear in the world. Why is Christmas Valley controversial? And does it actually have to do with Christmas? Question continues Fort Rock Cemetery. Photo by Pat Gaylord. The Lost Surveyor
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