The Eagle Valley is a farming and

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-producing region in northeastern

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in the

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. Located along the

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and its tributaries, the valley forms part of historic region of Baker County near the

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border. The largest community in the Eagle Valley is Richland. The unincorporated communities of

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and

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are also located in the area of Eagle Valley. The valley forms a relatively isolated enclave southeast of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. It is separated from the nearby Pine Valley. The valley is characterized by a mediterran climate that allows a long growing season for the farmers and ranchers in the area. The town of Richland is notable for its Eagle Valley Day Festival, named after the Eagle Valley. Oregon Route 86 crosses the valley from Baker City into Richland, then into

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References

{{Oregon Valleys of Oregon Regions of Oregon Landforms of Baker County, Oregon