Lakeview, County seat in southern Oregon, United States
Lakeview is a town at the foot of the Warner Mountains in Oregon's Goose Lake Valley. It sits at an elevation of 4,757 feet and is surrounded by mountain ranges and high desert landscape.
The town began in 1869 with M.W. Bullard's arrival and was designated the county seat in 1876. This early growth established it as the region's administrative center.
The community has deep roots in ranching and farming, with many families continuing these practices across generations and shaping daily life here.
Visitors can stop at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce on North E Street for local information and maps of the surrounding region. This is a good starting point for planning visits to nearby natural areas.
The town holds the distinction of being Oregon's highest incorporated municipality, which means visitors experience a different air quality and weather patterns from lower elevations. This geographic position creates a special quality to the views across the surrounding high desert.
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