Copperfield (now Oxbow) - Copperfield is located on the eastern fringe of Baker County where Pine Creek flows into the Snake river at the Oxbow Dam.  The was established in 1907-1908 to house the mining and railroad crews working on the Snake River.  The population reached approximately 1,000. 

At one time it was Oregon's most notorious "Bad" town and it was closed by martial law when the Governor sent his female secretary to enforce his orders.

In 1910 Miss Fern Hobbs along with several National Guardsmen came to town to close the saloons, seize firearms, burn gambling equipment and clean up the morality of the town.  She succeeded.

Copperfield now houses employees and families of Idaho Power as well as residents who have homes along the river. 

There is a beautiful park facility for overnight guests, excellent fishing, beautiful scenery and you might even enjoy seeing a big horn sheep at your tents door. 

Jet boat and raft trips, white water and fish are in abundance on the river.

Cornucopia - Cornucopia is located high in the Eagle Cap Mountains at the upper end of Pine Valley (Halfway)  The town of Cornucopia was constructed when gold was discovered in  1880. 

The road up to Cornucopia was called "Bootlegger grade, "as it was built by County prisoners during the prohibition days.  There was a still set into operation in the area, and as long as there was whiskey, work proceeded as usual, but when it ran out, no work got done!

At present the town consists of several cabins and hiking around the area can take you to beautiful scenic views, old mine sites, or a meandering on a horse up into the wilderness area.  The Eagle Cap Wilderness Area brings an abundance of wildlife and a peaceful time of quiet. 

The Cornucopia Lodge accommodates overnight guests in the lodge or in an outlying cabin.  They also offer excellent meals.  The Cornucopia Pack Station can take you and your family up into the mountains by horseback. You can take a day ride, or go out for a week or more.

Cornucopia Peak - Elevation 8,640 ft.

Halfway - The City of Halfway was incorporated in 1909.  The story of how Halfway got its name runs the gamut, but this is fairly close.  There was a post office located at Carson and one at Pine Town. 

It was decided to consolidate them and permission to name it "Midway" was requested.  The postal officials replied that there was already a Midway, Oregon and suggested Halfway.  Halfway was located in Union County until 1901 when it became part of Baker County. 

The City of Halfway has a population of about 380. 

Brownlee - The Brownlee Reservoir on the Snake River is 57 miles long and hosts beautiful recreational facilities.

Eagle Valley (Richland) - The story for how Eagle Valley got its name also changes, but this is the most told.  About 1860 a couple of prospectors came across a dead eagle near the place where a sizeable mountain stream emptied into the long meandering Powder River.  And the creek where they saw the Eagle, became Eagle Creek and the town the creek drained into Eagle Valley.  Many homesteaders arrived during the 1870's. 

New Bridge just 2 miles North of Richland up Eagle Creek boast beautiful fruit.