Clackamas topographic map

Portland features a striking and varied topography characterized by its location at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. The city lies within the fertile Willamette Valley, flanked by the snow-capped Cascade Mountains to the east, including the prominent Mount Hood, and the less elevated…

Average elevation: 253 ft

Bend is characterized by its distinctive topography, situated at an elevation of approximately 3,623 feet (1,105 meters) above sea level. The city lies within the high desert region of Central Oregon, bordered by the Cascade Mountains to the west, which provide a dramatic backdrop with peaks like the Three…

Average elevation: 3,678 ft

Annual snowfall in Portland is 4.3 inches (10.9 cm), which usually falls between December and March. The city of Portland avoids snow more frequently than its suburbs, due in part to its low elevation and the urban heat island effect. Neighborhoods outside of the downtown core, especially in slightly higher…

Average elevation: 253 ft

Hillsboro is located at 45°31′N 122°59′W / 45.517°N 122.983°W / 45.517; -122.983 (Hillsboro, Oregon). The United States Census Bureau reports the city has a total area of 21.6 square miles (55.9 km2), all of which is land. In 2013, Hillsboro itself reported an area of 23.88 square miles…

Average elevation: 174 ft

Corvallis is at an elevation of 235 feet (72 m) above sea level. Situated midway in the Willamette Valley, in terms of driving distances, Corvallis is about 46 miles (74 km) east of Newport and the Oregon Coast, 85 miles (137 km) south of Portland, 30 miles (48 km) south of the state capital, Salem, 10 miles…

Average elevation: 266 ft

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Salem is situated in the heart of the Willamette Valley and features a varied topography shaped by its proximity to notable geological formations. The city itself is primarily located at an elevation of around 177 feet (54 meters), but it spans a range from approximately 120 to 800 feet (37 to 244 meters)…

Average elevation: 315 ft

Roseburg's elevation is approximately 500 feet (150 m). Its highest point is Mount Nebo, a 1,200-foot (370 m) hill to the west of Interstate 5. Through the 1980s, it was known for its band of 10-20 feral angora goats. Residents said they could predict the weather by watching where the goats were on the…

Average elevation: 784 ft

Average elevation: 2,605 ft

Klamath Falls, located at an elevation of approximately 4,108 feet, is situated in a striking topographical region characterized by a mix of mountainous terrains and expansive lakes. The city is bordered by the Klamath Mountains to the west, which feature rugged, volcanic formations and steep slopes that…

Average elevation: 4,304 ft

Ashland lies within Oregon's southwest interior climate zone, in which all but the higher-elevation sites are in the rain shadow of the Oregon Coast Range to the west. The largest urban areas in this zone in addition to Ashland are Medford and Grants Pass in the Rogue Valley, and Roseburg in the Umpqua River…

Average elevation: 2,539 ft

As of January 2020, Beaverton covers a total area of 19.7 square miles (51 km2), all of it land except for small creeks, ponds, and lakes. The city is located along the eastern edge of the Tualatin Valley just west of the Tualatin Mountains. It is bordered by Portland to the east, Hillsboro to the west, and…

Average elevation: 348 ft

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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…

Average elevation: 535 ft

Average elevation: 2,165 ft

The elevation of the county varies from 1,820 on the John Day River near Kimberly, to 9,038 feet (2,755 m) at the summit of Strawberry Mountain. The terrain of the county varies from grassland steppes and rangelands in relatively open or rolling hills and valleys, to steep, rugged, rocky high-alpine…

Average elevation: 4,675 ft

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Annual snowfall in Portland is 4.3 inches (10.9 cm), which usually falls between December and March. The city of Portland avoids snow more frequently than its suburbs, due in part to its low elevation and the urban heat island effect. Neighborhoods outside of the downtown core, especially in slightly higher…

Average elevation: 253 ft

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Harney County has a "high desert" topography, with low levels of precipitation. About 500 ranches and farms producing cattle, dairy products and hay operate within the county; in the county, cattle outnumber people 14-to-1. Besides ranching and farming, forestry evolves important industries in the county.

Average elevation: 4,833 ft

Average elevation: 4,393 ft

Lake County ranges in elevation from 4,130 to 8,446 feet (1,259 to 2,574 m). The highest point in Lake County is Crane Mountain. The mountain is located 6 miles (9.7 km) north of the California border. Lake County has six other peaks with elevations above 8,000 feet (2,400 m), all located in the southern half…

Average elevation: 5,052 ft

Hood River County is 533 square miles (1,380 km2), of which 522 square miles (1,350 km2) is land and 11 square miles (28 km2) (2.1%) is water. It is the second-smallest county in Oregon by area. Elevation ranges from 60 feet (18 m) above sea level at Cascade Locks in the northwest to 11,235 feet (3,424 m) at…

Average elevation: 2,822 ft

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,333 square miles (3,450 km2), of which 1,103 square miles (2,860 km2) is land and 230 square miles (600 km2) (17%) is water. At 3,706 feet (1,130 m) in elevation, Rogers Peak is the highest point in the county and the highest in the…

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The city encompasses 15.5 square miles (40 km2) and is on a plateau, at an elevation of 3,077 feet (938 m). Redmond is 15 miles (24 km) north of Bend—the county seat of Deschutes County—144 miles (232 km) from Portland, 129 miles (208 km) from Salem—the capital of Oregon—and 126 miles (203 km) from Eugene.

Average elevation: 3,028 ft

Average elevation: 699 ft

The business district, including the saloons, grew up along Bridge Creek and became known locally as "Tiger Town". The church and most of the city's homes were built at higher elevation on a bench overlooking the creek; this part of town was known locally as "Piety Hill". About half the town was destroyed by…

Average elevation: 3,146 ft

Average elevation: 266 ft

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,333 square miles (3,450 km2), of which 1,103 square miles (2,860 km2) is land and 230 square miles (600 km2) (17%) is water. At 3,706 feet (1130 m) in elevation, Rogers Peak is the highest point in the county and the highest in the…

Average elevation: 774 ft

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Average elevation: 72 ft

As of January 2020, Beaverton covers a total area of 19.7 square miles (51 km2), all of it land except for small creeks, ponds, and lakes. The city is located along the eastern edge of the Tualatin Valley just west of the Tualatin Mountains. It is bordered by Portland to the east, Hillsboro to the west, and…

Average elevation: 348 ft

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Though much of Gresham is relatively flat, it is characterized by a hill on its eastern border. Northeast Gresham is also hilly, particularly where the city meets Troutdale toward the Columbia River. Its elevation is 325 feet (99 m). Johnson Creek, which begins at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, runs…

Average elevation: 295 ft

Average elevation: 285 ft

Lane County showcases a strikingly diverse topography that spans a wide range of elevations and geological features. This area extends from sea level along the picturesque Pacific coastline to the towering peaks of the Cascade Mountains, where elevations exceed 10,000 feet. The western region is characterized…

Average elevation: 2,336 ft

Average elevation: 108 ft

Lincoln County, Oregon, presents a diverse and varied topography shaped by its coastal position and the influence of nearby mountain ranges. The region's terrain is dominated by the rugged Pacific coastline, which includes rocky headlands, sandy beaches, and dramatic cliffs that drop sharply into the ocean.…

Average elevation: 574 ft

Average elevation: 154 ft

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.90 square miles (41.18 km2), of which, 10.60 square miles (27.45 km2) is land and 5.30 square miles (13.73 km2) is water. The city is quite hilly, with elevations ranging from between sea level to over 500 feet (150 m). Bodies of…

Average elevation: 98 ft

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Temperatures for the year as a whole are slightly cooler than in most other low-elevation towns in the region, especially at night because of air drainage off the surrounding mountains.

Average elevation: 367 ft

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Average elevation: 715 ft

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.81 square miles (15.05 km2), all of it land. It averages 176 feet (54 m) in elevation.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,333 square miles (3,450 km2), of which 1,103 square miles (2,860 km2) is land and 230 square miles (600 km2) (17%) is water. At 3,706 feet (1,130 m) in elevation, Rogers Peak is the highest point in the county and the highest in the…

Average elevation: 774 ft

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.75 square miles (45.97 km2), of which 17.54 square miles (45.43 km2) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) is water. Albany has 21.7 square miles (56 km2) within its urban growth boundary. Throughout the city limits and urban…

Average elevation: 233 ft

Silverton's elevation is between 200 and 250 feet (61 and 76 m) above mean sea level with the steep-sided, heavily-wooded Waldo Hills to the south rising an additional 200 feet (61 m). The agricultural richness of the environs is due to massive and repeated floods from prehistoric Lake Missoula in western…

Average elevation: 338 ft

Average elevation: 577 ft

Cannon Beach is recognized by the well-known landmark Haystack Rock, located southwest of downtown Cannon Beach. This sea stack has an elevation of 235 feet (72 m) and is often accessible at low tide, especially in the summertime. There is a small cave system that penetrates its igneous rock that can be seen…

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The Rogue River begins at Boundary Springs on the border between Klamath and Douglas counties near the northern edge of Crater Lake National Park. Although it changes direction many times, it flows generally west for 215 miles (346 km) from the Cascade Range through the Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest…

Average elevation: 2,480 ft

The elevation of the forest ranges from about 1,500 feet (460 m) above sea level on the western edge of the forest to almost 10,500 feet (3,200 m) at the top of Mount Jefferson, Oregon's second highest peak. Seven major peaks of the Cascades—Mount Jefferson, Mount Washington, Three Fingered Jack, Diamond…

Average elevation: 3,284 ft

Average elevation: 1,096 ft

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.74 square miles (113.29 km2), of which 43.72 square miles (113.23 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water. Eugene is at an elevation of 426 feet (130 m).

Average elevation: 535 ft

The caldera rim ranges in elevation from 7,000 to 8,000 feet (2,100 to 2,400 m). The United States Geological Survey benchmark elevation of the lake surface is 6,178 feet (1,883 m). The national park encompasses 183,224 acres (286.3 sq mi; 741.5 km2). Crater Lake has no streams flowing into or out of it. All…

Average elevation: 5,663 ft

Average elevation: 161 ft