Springfield topographic map

Eugene is characterized by a varied topography that contributes to its picturesque landscapes. The city sits at an average elevation of about 426 feet (130 meters) and is nestled within the Willamette Valley, surrounded by the foothills of the Cascade Mountains to the east, which rise significantly in…

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The city was originally a community called "Hazeldell", and its post office was established on July 26, 1888. When a station on the Southern Pacific Railroad opened in May 1912, it was named "Oak Ridge" by a railroad executive for the surrounding topography, and on July 19 of that year the name was changed to…

Average elevation: 1,526 ft

The McKenzie River drains a region of about 1,300 square miles (3,400 km2) and is one of the primary tributaries of the Willamette River. Elevations in the watershed range from 10,358 feet (3,157 m) at the summit of the South Sister to 375 feet (114 m) at the McKenzie's mouth on the Willamette River north of…

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Ninety-eight percent of the Waldo Lake Wilderness is covered by forest on moderate to steep terrain, which ranges in elevation from 2,800 to 7,144 feet (853 to 2,177 m).

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The McKenzie River drains a region of about 1,300 square miles (3,400 km2) and is one of the primary tributaries of the Willamette River. Elevations in the watershed range from 10,358 feet (3,157 m) at the summit of the South Sister to 375 feet (114 m) at the McKenzie's mouth on the Willamette River north of…

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The climate of Lowell differs slightly from that of Eugene, which is at lower elevation. Lowell receives 8 inches (20 cm) more of rain and 2 inches (51 mm) more of snow per year than Eugene. In central Lane County, that two inches is significant considering the lack of snow. The higher areas of the town…

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