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Lists Of Oregon-related Topics
These are lists of Oregon-related topics, attempting to list every list related to the state of Oregon Oregon () is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. T .... * If the ''type'' is ''list'', the article is primarily a list of articles. If ''type'' is ''context'', each entry contains summary information useful to compare and contrast entries. * ''Approx. entries'' was the number of article entries within the article at one time. The value can be helpful for determining the relevancy or depth of the article. See also * List of Oregon-related topics {{DEFAULTSORT:Oregon-related lists Indexes of topics by U.S. state ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oregon
Oregon () is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The 42nd parallel north, 42° north parallel delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. Oregon has been home to many Indigenous peoples of the Americas, indigenous nations for thousands of years. The first European traders, explorers, and settlers began exploring what is now Oregon's Pacific coast in the early-mid 16th century. As early as 1564, the Spanish expeditions to the Pacific Northwest, Spanish began sending vessels northeast from the Philippines, riding the Kuroshio Current in a sweeping circular route across the northern part of the Pacific. In 1592, Juan de Fuca undertook detailed mapping and studies of ocean currents in the Pacific Northwest, including the Oregon coast as well as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Cities On The Columbia River
Listed in order going downstream: *British Columbia: ** Headwaters to the Canada–United States border: ***Canal Flats *** Fairmont Hot Springs ***Windermere ***Invermere ***Radium Hot Springs *** Spillimacheen ***Golden *** Mica Creek *** Revelstoke ***Nakusp *** Castlegar ***Trail *Washington: **Canada–United States border to Grand Coulee Dam: *** Northport ***Kettle Falls *** Inchelium ***Grand Coulee *** Coulee Dam **Grand Coulee Dam to Wenatchee: *** Elmer City ***Bridgeport *** Brewster *** Pateros *** Entiat *** West Wenatchee **Wenatchee ** East Wenatchee ** South Wenatchee **South Wenatchee to Wallula: *** Rock Island *** Vantage *** Desert Aire *** Richland ***Kennewick *** Pasco *** Burbank ***Wallula *Washington-Oregon border: ** Umatilla to The Dalles: *** Umatilla, Oregon *** Irrigon, Oregon *** Boardman, Oregon ***Roosevelt, Washington *** Arlington, Oregon ***Rufus, Oregon ***Maryhill, Washington *** Biggs Junction, Oregon *** Wishram, Washington *** Dallesport, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Governors Of Oregon
This article lists the individuals who have served as governor of Oregon from the establishment of the Provisional Government between 1841 and 1843 to the present day. Governors Champoeg Meetings The Champoeg Meetings, including a constitutional committee, held from February 1841 until May 1843, served as a ''de facto'' government before the government was officially established. While early attempts at establishing a government had been unsuccessful because of discontent between English American and French Canadian settlers over the question, whom they should choose as governor, several other officers were elected at these meetings, including the position of Supreme Judge as the highest position at the second meeting. For lack of a government the Supreme Judge also received executive and legislative duties and was mostly chosen as the chairman of the following meetings. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Ghost Towns In Oregon
According to several historians, the U.S. state of Oregon contains over 200 ghost towns, more than any other state in the country. Professor and historian Stephen Arndt has counted a total of 256 ghost towns in the state, some well known, others "really obscure." The high number of ghost towns and former communities in the state is largely due to its frontier history and the influx of pioneers who emerged in the area during the 19th century. Many of the ghost towns in Oregon were once mining or lumber camps that were abandoned after their respective industries became unprosperous. This list includes towns and communities that have been described as ghost towns, and may be abandoned, unpopulated, or have populations that have declined to significantly small numbers; some may still be classified as unincorporated communities. , some of the towns included may have small residual populations; others may retain few physical remnants of their existence, but are broadly considered ghost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Fossiliferous Stratigraphic Units In Oregon
This article contains a list of fossil-bearing stratigraphic units in the state of Oregon, Oregon, U.S. Lists of fossiliferous stratigraphic units Cenozoic Mesozoic Paleozoic See also * Paleontology in Oregon * Lists of Oregon-related topics References {{DEFAULTSORT:Fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Oregon Fossiliferous stratigraphic units of the United States, Oregon Paleontology in Oregon, Stratigraphy of Oregon Oregon geography-related lists United States geology-related lists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Films Shot In Oregon
Throughout film history, the U.S. state of Oregon has been a popular shooting location for filmmakers due to its wide range of landscapes, as well as its proximity to California, specifically Hollywood. The first documented commercial film made in Oregon was a short silent film titled '' The Fisherman's Bride'', shot in Astoria by the Selig Polyscope Company, and released in 1909. Another documentary short, ''Fast Mail, Northern Pacific Railroad'', was shot in Portland in 1897. Since then, numerous major motion pictures have been shot in the state, including F.W. Murnau's '' City Girl'' (1930), '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' (1975), ''Animal House'' (1978), '' Stand by Me'' (1986), ''Free Willy'' (1993), and ''Wild'' (2014). Portland—Oregon's largest city—has been a major shooting location for filmmakers, and has been featured prominently in the films of Gus Van Sant, namely '' Mala Noche'' (1985), ''Drugstore Cowboy'' (1989), ''My Own Private Idaho'' (1991), and ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Electricity Generating Facilities In Oregon
This is a list of electricity-generating power stations in the U.S. state of Oregon, sorted by type and name. In 2019, Oregon had a total summer capacity of 16,787 MW through all of its power plants, and a net generation of 62,258 GWh. The corresponding electrical energy generation mix was 48.7% hydroelectric, 33.7% natural gas, 10.6% wind, 4.1% coal, 1.5% biomass, 1.1% solar, and 0.3% geothermal. Small-scale solar, including customer-owned photovoltaic panels, delivered an additional net 227 GWh to the state's electrical grid. This compares as about one-third of the amount generated by Oregon's utility-scale photovoltaic plants. During 2019, Oregon was one of the top-five U.S. states in its share of renewable electricity generation. It was the second largest generator of hydroelectric power after the state of Washington. Oregon ranks third in the nation behind California and Nevada for its geothermal generation potential. Nuclear power stations The Trojan Nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Distilleries In Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon has a burgeoning craft distillery community. Many distilleries in Oregon are producing high end craft spirits. These spirits range from vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, brandy, eau de vie, grappa, and many others. Most distilleries in Oregon are members of the Oregon Distillers Guild, a consortium of craft distilleries in Oregon. Distilleries *Clear Creek Distillery * Eastside Distilling * Edgefield Distillery * Freeland Spirits *House Spirits Distillery *McMenamins * New Deal Distillery * Rogue Spirits * Stone Barn Brandyworks See also * List of companies based in Oregon Notes References Seattle Times, Thursday, June 19, 2008 - Distilling community site based in the Portland metro area. {{DEFAULTSORT:Distilleries In Portland, Oregon, List Of |
List Of Crossings Of The Willamette River
This is a list of bridges and other crossings of the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon from the Columbia River upstream to the confluence of the Middle Fork Willamette River and Coast Fork Willamette River. This confluence, at , is considered the source of the Willamette River. Sauvie Island Portland Northern Willamette Valley Middle Willamette Valley Southern Willamette Valley Former crossings See also * Course of the Willamette River * List of bridges in Portland, Oregon * List of crossings of the Columbia River * Lists of Oregon-related topics Notes References External links * {{Portal bar, Engineering, Oregon, Transport Willamette River The Willamette River ( ) is a major tributary of the Columbia River, accounting for 12 to 15 percent of the Columbia's flow. The Willamette's main stem is long, lying entirely in northwestern Oregon in the United States. Flowing northward b ... Crossings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Crossings Of The Snake River
This is a list of bridges and other crossings of the Snake River, from the Columbia River upstream to its sources. Headwaters of the North Fork are at Big Springs near Island Park, Idaho, while Jackson Lake is at the head of the South Fork. These two forks of the Snake River come together at the base of the Menan Buttes. Crossings ! Crossing ! Carries ! Location ! CoordinatesGoogle Earth , - !colspan=4, Washington , - , Railroad bridge , Burlington Northern Railroad , Pasco , - , - , Vaughn Hubbard Bridge , U.S. Route 12 , Pasco , , - , Ice Harbor Lock and Dam , Ice Harbor Rd./Monument Dr. , Franklin/Walla Walla counties , , - , Lower Monumental Dam , Lower Monumental Road , Franklin/Walla Walla counties , , - , Railroad bridge , Union Pacific Railroad , Lyons Ferry, Franklin/Walla Walla counties , , - , Lyons Ferry Bridge , State Route 261 , Lyons Ferry, Franklin/ Columbia counties , , - , Railroad bridge , Union Pacific Railroad , Whitman/ Columbia counties , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Crossings Of The Molalla River
The Molalla River is a tributary of the Willamette River in the northwestern part of Oregon in the United States. Flowing northwest from the Cascade Range through Table Rock Wilderness, it passes the city of Molalla before entering the larger river near Canby. The Molalla is the largest Willamette tributary unblocked by a dam. Course The river's headwaters are in Clackamas County, near the Table Rock Wilderness, in the Cascade Range. Flowing generally north-northwest from the mountains, the river enters the Willamette Valley and flows past the city of Molalla. It is joined by the Pudding River shortly before entering the Willamette near the city of Canby. The confluence is about from the Willamette's mouth on the Columbia River. The map includes mile markers along the Willamette River and most of the Molalla River. The Molalla River is the largest free-flowing tributary of the Willamette. Named tributaries from source to mouth are Henry, Ogle, Mining Iron, Lake, Scorpion, Hay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Crossings Of The Columbia River
This is a list of bridges and other crossings of the Columbia River from the Pacific Ocean upstream to its source. Crossings See also * List of crossings of the Willamette River * Lists of Oregon-related topics * List of Washington-related topics * List of British Columbia-related topics References * * External links * {{Columbia River * Columbia River crossings Crossings Columbia River The Columbia River (Upper Chinook: ' or '; Sahaptin: ''Nch’i-Wàna'' or ''Nchi wana''; Sinixt dialect'' '') is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The river rises in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, C ... Columbia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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