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 New Bridge 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.

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crosses the valley from Baker City into Richland, then into Halfway.

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