Oregon

Oregon extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Columbia River, encompassing dense forests, mountains, fertile valleys, and high desert regions across 98,379 square miles.

The Oregon Territory, established in 1848 through negotiations with Great Britain, entered the Union as the 33rd state on February 14, 1859.

Native American nations, including the Chinook, Klamath, and Umatilla peoples, maintained settlements throughout Oregon for more than 15,000 years before European exploration.

The Willamette Valley contains most of Oregon's population centers, including Portland, Salem, and Eugene, connected by Interstate 5 running north to south.

Oregon produces 25 percent of all timber in the United States and maintains the deepest lake in North America, Crater Lake, formed in a volcanic caldera.

Location: United States

Inception: February 14, 1859

Capital city: Salem

Elevation above the sea: 1,005 m

Part of: Pacific Northwest

Shares border with: California, Nevada, Idaho, Washington

Website: https://oregon.gov

GPS coordinates: 43.97928,-120.73726

Latest update: June 5, 2025 12:26