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Portland features a striking and varied topography characterized by its location at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. The city lies within the fertile Willamette Valley, flanked by the snow-capped Cascade Mountains to the east, including the prominent Mount Hood, and the less elevated…

Average elevation: 77 m

Salem is situated in the heart of the Willamette Valley and features a varied topography shaped by its proximity to notable geological formations. The city itself is primarily located at an elevation of around 177 feet (54 meters), but it spans a range from approximately 120 to 800 feet (37 to 244 meters)…

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Eugene is characterized by a varied topography that contributes to its picturesque landscapes. The city sits at an average elevation of about 426 feet (130 meters) and is nestled within the Willamette Valley, surrounded by the foothills of the Cascade Mountains to the east, which rise significantly in…

Average elevation: 163 m

Annual snowfall in Portland is 4.3 inches (10.9 cm), which usually falls between December and March. The city of Portland avoids snow more frequently than its suburbs, due in part to its low elevation and the urban heat island effect. Neighborhoods outside of the downtown core, especially in slightly higher…

Average elevation: 77 m

Ashland lies within Oregon's southwest interior climate zone, in which all but the higher-elevation sites are in the rain shadow of the Oregon Coast Range to the west. The largest urban areas in this zone in addition to Ashland are Medford and Grants Pass in the Rogue Valley, and Roseburg in the Umpqua River…

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The city encompasses 15.5 square miles (40 km2) and is on a plateau, at an elevation of 3,077 feet (938 m). Redmond is 15 miles (24 km) north of Bend—the county seat of Deschutes County—144 miles (232 km) from Portland, 129 miles (208 km) from Salem—the capital of Oregon—and 126 miles (203 km) from Eugene.

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Bend is characterized by its distinctive topography, situated at an elevation of approximately 3,623 feet (1,105 meters) above sea level. The city lies within the high desert region of Central Oregon, bordered by the Cascade Mountains to the west, which provide a dramatic backdrop with peaks like the Three…

Average elevation: 1,121 m

Cannon Beach is recognized by the well-known landmark Haystack Rock, located southwest of downtown Cannon Beach. This sea stack has an elevation of 235 feet (72 m) and is often accessible at low tide, especially in the summertime. There is a small cave system that penetrates its igneous rock that can be seen…

Average elevation: 42 m

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,333 square miles (3,450 km2), of which 1,103 square miles (2,860 km2) is land and 230 square miles (600 km2) (17%) is water. At 3,706 feet (1130 m) in elevation, Rogers Peak is the highest point in the county and the highest in the…

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Klamath Falls, located at an elevation of approximately 4,108 feet, is situated in a striking topographical region characterized by a mix of mountainous terrains and expansive lakes. The city is bordered by the Klamath Mountains to the west, which feature rugged, volcanic formations and steep slopes that…

Average elevation: 1,312 m

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As of January 2020, Beaverton covers a total area of 19.7 square miles (51 km2), all of it land except for small creeks, ponds, and lakes. The city is located along the eastern edge of the Tualatin Valley just west of the Tualatin Mountains. It is bordered by Portland to the east, Hillsboro to the west, and…

Average elevation: 106 m

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.90 square miles (41.18 km2), of which, 10.60 square miles (27.45 km2) is land and 5.30 square miles (13.73 km2) is water. The city is quite hilly, with elevations ranging from between sea level to over 500 feet (150 m). Bodies of…

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Roseburg's elevation is approximately 500 feet (150 m). Its highest point is Mount Nebo, a 1,200-foot (370 m) hill to the west of Interstate 5. Through the 1980s, it was known for its band of 10-20 feral angora goats. Residents said they could predict the weather by watching where the goats were on the…

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Temperatures for the year as a whole are slightly cooler than in most other low-elevation towns in the region, especially at night because of air drainage off the surrounding mountains.

Average elevation: 112 m

Hillsboro is located at 45°31′N 122°59′W / 45.517°N 122.983°W / 45.517; -122.983 (Hillsboro, Oregon). The United States Census Bureau reports the city has a total area of 21.6 square miles (55.9 km2), all of which is land. In 2013, Hillsboro itself reported an area of 23.88 square miles…

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Timberline Lodge is a National Historic Landmark located on the southern flank of Mount Hood just below Palmer Glacier, with an elevation of about 6,000 ft (1,800 m).

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Lane County showcases a strikingly diverse topography that spans a wide range of elevations and geological features. This area extends from sea level along the picturesque Pacific coastline to the towering peaks of the Cascade Mountains, where elevations exceed 10,000 feet. The western region is characterized…

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The caldera rim ranges in elevation from 7,000 to 8,000 feet (2,100 to 2,400 m). The United States Geological Survey benchmark elevation of the lake surface is 6,178 feet (1,883 m). The national park encompasses 183,224 acres (286.3 sq mi; 741.5 km2). Crater Lake has no streams flowing into or out of it. All…

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The elevation of the forest ranges from about 1,500 feet (460 m) above sea level on the western edge of the forest to almost 10,500 feet (3,200 m) at the top of Mount Jefferson, Oregon's second highest peak. Seven major peaks of the Cascades—Mount Jefferson, Mount Washington, Three Fingered Jack, Diamond…

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As of January 2020, Beaverton covers a total area of 19.7 square miles (51 km2), all of it land except for small creeks, ponds, and lakes. The city is located along the eastern edge of the Tualatin Valley just west of the Tualatin Mountains. It is bordered by Portland to the east, Hillsboro to the west, and…

Average elevation: 106 m

Corvallis is at an elevation of 235 feet (72 m) above sea level. Situated midway in the Willamette Valley, in terms of driving distances, Corvallis is about 46 miles (74 km) east of Newport and the Oregon Coast, 85 miles (137 km) south of Portland, 30 miles (48 km) south of the state capital, Salem, 10 miles…

Average elevation: 81 m

Average elevation: 904 m

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.90 square miles (41.18 km2), of which, 10.60 square miles (27.45 km2) is land and 5.30 square miles (13.73 km2) is water. The city is quite hilly, with elevations ranging from between sea level to over 500 feet (150 m). Bodies of…

Average elevation: 30 m

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.81 square miles (15.05 km2), all of it land. It averages 176 feet (54 m) in elevation.

Average elevation: 61 m

Lincoln County, Oregon, presents a diverse and varied topography shaped by its coastal position and the influence of nearby mountain ranges. The region's terrain is dominated by the rugged Pacific coastline, which includes rocky headlands, sandy beaches, and dramatic cliffs that drop sharply into the ocean.…

Average elevation: 175 m

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The United States Census Bureau reports the city has a total area of 21.6 sq mi (55.9 km2), all of which is land. In 2013, Hillsboro itself reported an area of 23.88 sq mi (61.8 km2), equivalent to 15,283 acres (61.8 km2). The city is located in the Tualatin Valley, and the Tualatin River forms part of the…

Average elevation: 53 m

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.75 square miles (45.97 km2), of which 17.54 square miles (45.43 km2) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) is water. Albany has 21.7 square miles (56 km2) within its urban growth boundary. Throughout the city limits and urban…

Average elevation: 71 m

Though much of Gresham is relatively flat, it is characterized by a hill on its eastern border. Northeast Gresham is also hilly, particularly where the city meets Troutdale toward the Columbia River. Its elevation is 325 feet (99 m). Johnson Creek, which begins at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, runs…

Average elevation: 90 m

The water level fluctuates with snow pack, precipitation, and the water consumption of Salem, and surrounding areas. At low pool, it has a surface elevation of 1,450 feet (440 m); at the full pool season—typically May 1 to September 1—it can raise up 119 feet (36 m) to a water elevation of 1,569 feet (478 m).

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.75 square miles (45.97 km2), of which 17.54 square miles (45.43 km2) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) is water. Albany has 21.7 square miles (56 km2) within its urban growth boundary. Throughout the city limits and urban…

Average elevation: 71 m

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.14 square miles (8.13 km2), consisting almost entirely of land. Its elevation is 967 feet (295 m).

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Hoyt Arboretum is sited on steep slopes, straddling the SW Fairview Boulevard ridge above the Oregon Zoo and the Portland Japanese Garden. The elevation of the arboretum ranges from 650 feet to 900 feet, and there are several ravines within the arboretum. The hilly terrain of the arboretum was once in private…

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Elevations in Santiam State Forest range from 1,000 to 5,000 feet (1,500 m) above sea level. The terrain is characterized by long, steep slopes leading to broad ridge tops. Stream channels are common, and in most cases, have cut deeply into the hills. Higher elevations are rocky, especially on very steep…

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Annual snowfall in Portland is 4.3 inches (10.9 cm), which usually falls during the December-to-March time frame. The city of Portland avoids snow more frequently than its suburbs, due in part to its low elevation and urban heat island effect. Neighborhoods outside of the downtown core, especially in slightly…

Average elevation: 77 m

Average elevation: 123 m

The Three Sisters are closely spaced volcanic peaks in the U.S. state of Oregon. They are part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, a segment of the Cascade Range in western North America extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California. Each over 10,000 feet (3,000 meters)…

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Hager Mountain is located on the edge of Oregon's high desert in the northwest corner of the Basin and Range Province of the western United States. The mountain is in Lake County, approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of the small unincorporated community of Silver Lake. The summit of Hager Mountain is at 7,189…

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The Deschutes River runs through Bend, where it is dammed to form Mirror Pond. Bend's elevation is 3,623 feet (1,104 metres) above sea level.

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