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Campbell went to British Columbia from the United States during the Cariboo Gold Rush in 1858 , but like many others he discovered more profit in transporting supplies and food for the miners than in actually prospecting for gold. In 1864 he drove a herd of cattle from Oregon to the Cariboo , selling the beef to the miners. In 1865 he pre-empted a crown grant at the mouth of Campbell Creek on the South Thompson River . The Campbell Ranch had an impact on Barnhartvale for many years. Campbell's ranch eventually included 3,000 cattle on a property of 969 acres, spreading south about twelve miles to Campbell Lake and the surrounding meadows. Campbell Creek and Campbell Range are both named after him. SOURCES
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