Malheur County, Administrative county in southeastern Oregon, United States.
Malheur County extends across 9,930 square miles of land in Oregon, containing extensive rangelands and agricultural areas in the northeastern section.
The county emerged from Baker County territory in 1887, following the discovery of gold deposits in 1863 that attracted miners and early settlers.
The Malheur River, which flows through the region, received its French name meaning misfortune, reflecting the early experiences of fur trappers in this territory.
The county operates under Mountain Time Zone, with Vale serving as the administrative center and Ontario representing the largest population center.
Agricultural production centers on the Ore-Ida potato processing facility in Ontario, while 94 percent of county land consists of federally managed rangeland.
Location: Oregon
Inception: 1887
Capital city: Vale
Shares border with: Baker County, Washington County, Payette County, Canyon County, Owyhee County, Humboldt County, Harney County, Grant County
Website: http://malheurco.org
GPS coordinates: 43.21000,-117.63000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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