Introduction & History
Prineville is the oldest town in Central Oregon, founded in 1868. It originally served as a major hub for the region's livestock and logging industries. While it has deep roots as a "cow town," it has recently transformed into a modern tech hub, hosting massive data centers for companies like Meta (Facebook) and Apple.
Location: Crook County
Landmarks & Attractions
- The Bowman Museum: Located in the historic Crook County Bank building, this is the go-to spot for local history.
- Steins Pillar: A massive, 350-foot basalt rock formation located just outside of town that is a favorite for hikers and photographers.
- Prineville Reservoir State Park: A popular spot for boating and fishing, offering a stark, beautiful contrast to the surrounding high desert.
The Bowman Museum
- ocated in the historic Crook County Bank building, this is the go-to spot for local history.
Steins Pillar
- A massive, 350-foot basalt rock formation located just outside of town that is a favorite for hikers and photographers.
Prineville Reservoir State Park
- A popular spot for boating and fishing, offering a stark, beautiful contrast to the surrounding high desert.
Rockhounding Capital of the world
- Prineville is world-renowned for its geology. Enthusiasts flock here to find Thundereggs (the Oregon state rock), agate, jasper, and obsidian in the surrounding high desert.
OPERATIVE: MARCY, ROBERT.
STATUS: Active (Re-activated via CIS195)
Last seen on the grid circa 2007. Subject has spent the intervening years operating under deep cover in the high-desert regions. Expert in Rockhounding extraction and Off-Road Reconnaissance.
CURRENT OBJECTIVE: Re-mastering the digital architecture. Subject is currently infiltrating the HTML/CSS stack to optimize communications and data visualization.
"Digging in. Staying on module. Redacting the noise."