Mountains, Major

 

Blue Mountains: This northeastern Oregon mountain chain is part of the Columbia Plateau, which also extends into southeastern Washington. Lava flows cover much of the surface, and the upper, wooded slopes have been used for lum­bering. Recreation and livestock grazing are the mountains principal economic uses. The highest elevation is Rock Creek Butte (9,105'), located on the Elkhorn Ridge a few miles west of Baker City.

Cascade Range: This lofty mountain range extends the entire north–south length of Oregon east of the Willamette Valley. It lies about 100 to 150 miles inland from the coastline and forms an important climatic divide, with the western slopes receiving abundant precipitation but the eastern slopes very little. The western slopes are heavily wooded, with the eastern section mainly covered by grass and scrub plants. Many lakes and several large rivers are in the mountains, the latter harnessed for hydroelectric power. The range is used frequently for outdoor recreation, including camping, hiking and skiing. The highest elevations are Mt. Hood (11,239'), located in Clackamas and Hood River Counties, and Mt. Jefferson (10,495'), located in Jefferson, Linn and Marion Counties.

Coast Range: The Coast Range runs the length of the state along the western coastline, from the Columbia River in the north to the Rogue River in the south. These mountains contain dense soft-wood forests which, historically, made lumbering an important economic activity. Their eastern slopes mark the western edge of the Willamette Valley. The highest elevation north of Coquille is Mary’s Peak (4,097'), located in Benton County. The highest elevation south of Coquille is Mt. Bolivar (4,319') in Coos and Curry Counties.

Klamath Mountains: The Klamath Mountains in southwestern Oregon are sometimes included as part of the Coast Range. These mountains include numerous national forest and wildlife preserves and contain scenic portions of the Klamath River. The highest elevation is Mt. Ashland (7,532'), located in Jackson County.

Steens Mountain: This is a massive, 30-mile-long mountain in the Alvord Valley featuring valleys and U-shaped gorges that were cut by glaciers one million years ago. It is located in Harney County in southeastern Oregon and is 9,773' in elevation.

Mountains, Major Highway Passes

 

Cascade Range: 

Highway 20: Santiam Pass, 4,817', Tombstone Pass, 4,236'

Highway 26: Blue Box Pass, 4,024'

Highway 35: Barlow Pass, 4,157', Bennett Pass, 4,674'

Highway 58: Willamette Pass, 5,126'

Highway 66: Green Springs Summit, 4,551'

Highway 140: summit east of Fish Lake, 5,105' 

Highway 242: McKenzie Pass, 5,325'

 

Coast Range: 

Highway 6: Wilson River Summit, 1,586' 

Highway 18: Van Duzer Summit, 793' 

Highway 26: summit west of Elsie, 1,309'

Highway 34: Alsea Summit, 1,203' 

Highway 42: summit near Camas Mountain, 1,472'

 

Eastern Oregon: 

Highway 20: Drinkwater Pass, 4,212', Stinkingwater Pass, 4,848'

Highway 26: Blue Mountain Pass, 5,109', Dixie Summit, 5,279', Keyes Creek Summit, 4,382', Ochoco Pass, 4,722'

Highway 95: Blue Mountain Pass, 5,293'

Highway 395: Battle Mountain Summit, 4,270', Idlewild Summit, 5,340', Long Creek Mountain Summit, 5,101', Starr Summit, 5,152'

Interstate 84: Deadman Pass, 3,815', Ladd Creek Summit, 3,619'

 

Southern Oregon: 

Highway 140: Blizzard Gap, 6,122', Bly Mountain Pass, 5,087', summit at Doherty Rim, 6,240', Quartz Mountain Pass, 5,504', Warner Pass, 5,846'

Highway 199: summit at Hayes Hill, 1,640'

Interstate 5: Canyon Creek Pass, 2,020', Sexton Summit, 1,956', Siskiyou Summit, 4,310', Stage Road Pass, 1,830'

Mushroom, State



The 1999 Legislature recognized the Pacific Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus formosus) as the Oregon state mushroom. This mushroom is a wild, edible fungus of high culinary value that is unique to the Pacific Northwest. More than 500,000 pounds of Pacific Golden Chanterelles are harvested annually in Oregon, representing a large portion of the commercial mushroom business. 

Name of Oregon

National Cemeteries

Willamette, Portland

National Fish Hatcheries

National Forests

National Grassland

National Historic Sites

National Monuments



Cascade-Siskiyou, near Ashland

National Parks

National Recreation Areas

National Scenic Area

National Trails

National Wildlife Refuges



Ankeny, near Jefferson