Grant County, County seat and administrative center in Eastern Oregon, United States.
Canyon City stands at 3,200 feet elevation along U.S. Highway 395, surrounded by mountains and valleys near the John Day River system.
The discovery of gold in Canyon Creek during 1862 attracted 10,000 miners, leading to property values reaching 500 dollars per square yard.
The Thomas Condon Paleontology Center presents regional geological findings, connecting visitors with millions of years of natural history through fossil exhibits.
The Grant County Chamber of Commerce provides visitor information about local accommodations, outdoor activities, and guided tours throughout the region.
Between 1865 and 1870, Canyon Creek produced gold valued at 1.1 million dollars annually, totaling approximately 1.12 billion dollars by 2013 standards.
Location: Oregon
Inception: October 14, 1864
Capital city: Canyon City
Shares border with: Morrow County, Umatilla County, Union County, Baker County, Malheur County, Harney County, Crook County, Wheeler County
Website: https://grantcountyoregon.net
GPS coordinates: 44.43841,-118.89173
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23
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