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USA Oregon - The Land

The Beaver State, Webfoot State, Oregon's name is a mystery. Several possible theories enclude: (1) The French Canadian word ouragan, meaning "storm" or "hurricane". (2) The Spanish word orejon or "big-ear," a term applied to local Indian tribes. (3) It's a modification of the Spanish word orégano, for the wild sage that grows in eastern region (4) Possiblily taken from writings of an English army officer, Maj. Robert Rogers.

Oregon is located on the Pacific Northwest and is bordered by Oregon on the north, Idaho (east), Nevada & California (south), and the Pacific Ocean (west).

At 97,052 square miles, Oregon is the 10th largest state.

The highest elevation is Mt. Hood in Clackamas-Hood River counties at 11,239 feet while the lowest elevation is the Pacific Ocean at sea level.

The highest temperature recorded was 119° while the lowest was -54°

National Parks & Monuments include Crater Lake, John Day Fossil Beds, Oregon Caves, Newberry.