Joseph H. Sherar, while packing supplies into the John Day mines. See Bancroft's History of Oregon, volume I, page 787. There were many antelope in central Oregon in pioneer days, hence the name. Antelope post office was established August 7, 1871, and Howard Maupin was first postmaster, the office having taken its name from the valley. During 1862 the Sherar party also named Muddy Creek, Cherry Creek, Burnt Ranch and laid the foundation for Bakeoven. Antelope has an elevation of 2631 feet.
Anthony Lakes, Baker and Union Counties. These lakes form a source of Anthony Fork, a tributary of North Powder River. The lakes were at one time known as North Powder Lakes, but the United States Geographic Board has officially decided on Anthony Lakes. The compiler has been unable to get the derivation of the name Anthony.
Antone, Wheeler County. Despite repeated efforts the author has been unable to secure information concerning the origin of this name.
Applegate Peak, Crater Lake National Park, Klamath County. This peak is on the south rim of Crater Lake and is just above Vidae Cliff. It has an elevation of 8135 feet and was named for Captain Oliver C. Applegate of Klamath Falls.
Applegate River, Jackson and Josephine Counties. Applegate River and its tributaries rise in the Siskiyou Mountains. It flows into Rogue River west of Grants Pass. The valley through which it flows is known as the Applegate district, and there is a post office called Applegate in Jackson County. Applegate is an honored name in Oregon history. Jesse, Lindsay and Charles Applegate came to Oregon from Missouri in 1843, and for many years were prominent in pioneer affairs. Jesse and Lindsay Applegate went into Southern Oregon on an exploring expedition in 1846, particulars of which may be found in Carey's History of Oregon, page 444,
