Jefferson County, Administrative division in central Oregon, United States
Jefferson County extends across 1,791 square miles of varied terrain, incorporating parts of the Cascade Mountain range and high desert landscapes.
The county was established in 1914 and named after Mount Jefferson, which itself was named in honor of President Thomas Jefferson.
Local departments manage multiple community services, including libraries, public health facilities, and educational programs across the jurisdiction.
The county administration offices coordinate government functions, public services, and development planning from their central location in Madras.
The county maintains several agricultural zones where farmers cultivate specialized crops such as carrot and grass seeds for national distribution.
GPS coordinates: 44.60725,-121.24631
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:01
Smith Rock State Park
27.9 km
Mount Jefferson
44.5 km
Lake Billy Chinook
9.6 km
Three Fingered Jack
49.5 km
The Cove Palisades State Park
2.4 km
Mount Jefferson Wilderness
44.4 km
Crooked River High Bridge
24.3 km
Blue Lake Crater
47.2 km
Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint
24.4 km
Olallie Butte
47.4 km
Elliott Corbett Memorial State Recreation Site
47.4 km
Crooked River Railroad Bridge
24.4 km
Pelton Dam
9.8 km
Crooked River Gorge
21.2 km
Mill Creek Wilderness
58.9 km
Rex T. Barber Veterans Memorial Bridge
24.2 km
Milton Odem House
37.8 km
The Museum at Warm Springs
17.3 km
First Presbyterian Church of Redmond
37.5 km
Grizzly Mountain
29.8 km
Camp Sherman Community Hall
37 km
Olallie Lake Guard Station
48.8 km
Jefferson Park Glacier
45.2 km
Whitewater Glacier
43.9 km
Lamonta Compound
45.5 km
Max and Ollie Lueddemann House
10.1 km
Pilot Butte Canal Downtown Redmond Segment
36 km
Stein's Pillar
54.3 kmReviews
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