Harney County, Administrative county in southeastern Oregon, US
Description
Harney County is a county in southeastern Oregon covering roughly 26,500 square kilometers. The landscape features mountains, high desert plains, and basins with varied geological formations.
History
The county was established in February 1889 from parts of Grant County. It was named after William Selby Harney, a US Army officer who had a significant presence in the region during earlier military campaigns.
Culture
The county maintains strong agricultural traditions with approximately 500 ranches and farms producing cattle, dairy products, and hay throughout the region.
Practical
Burns serves as the main town offering services, schools, and supplies for the scattered population. Long distances between settlements mean you should plan travel carefully and allow time for journeys across the county.
Did you know?
The Malheur wetlands in the northern part provide one of North America's most important stopping points for migrating bird species. Seasonal bird movements attract observers seeking rare species in their natural habitat.
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Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
24.1 km
Harney Basin
29.1 km
Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge
80.6 km
Steens Mountain Wilderness
48.3 kmAlvord Hot Springs
68.6 km
Pete French Round Barn
27.5 km
Mickey Hot Springs
67.1 km
David L. Shirk Ranch
102.9 km
Sod House Ranch
22.1 km
Frenchglen Hotel State Heritage Site
27.4 km
Greaser Petroglyph Site
120.3 km
P Ranch
27.8 km
Camp Warner
94.5 km
Riddle Ranch
31.8 km
Stone Bridge and the Oregon Central Military Wagon Road
106.7 km
Double-O Ranch Historic District
36 km
Chickahominy Reservoir
74.2 kmAntelope Hot Springs
86.6 kmDoherty Slide
122.5 km
Allison Ranger Station
107.1 kmBox Canyon Reservoir
100 kmDevine Monument
79.6 kmThree Story Rim
63 kmQuail Creek Reservoir
55.5 kmCraft Point
80.6 kmWeed Lake
16 kmJenkins Reservoir
40 kmShirk Rim
106.7 km
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