Bibliograph

Harney County, Karen Nitz for the Harney County Library, Claire McGill Luce Western History Room

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Label

Harney County, Karen Nitz for the Harney County Library, Claire McGill Luce Western History Room

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Harney County

Oclc number

262428712

Responsibility statement

Karen Nitz for the Harney County Library, Claire McGill Luce Western History Room

Series statement

Images of America

Summary

Located in the southeastern corner of Oregon, Harney County covers approximately 10,600 square miles and supports a population of just over 7,000 residents. The topography of the land has shaped the identity of the county as well as the character of the people who chose to make their livelihood here. Harney's vast and rugged landscape spans from the snow-swept summit of Steens Mountain to the green-forested slopes of the Ochoco and Malheur National Forests; from the lush valleys of the Blitzen, Silvies, and Malheur Rivers to the sagebrush- and juniper-dotted plains of the high desert. The geographic isolation of the county fostered a sense of independence among the early settlers as well as a great sense of community

Table Of Contents

Around the county -- Ranching -- Logging and timber -- Transportation -- Cultural crossroads -- Community patriotism -- Just for fun

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