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Josephine County, Oregon

Josephine Location Map Oregon

Josephine County is in Southwest Oregon, bordering California. Grants Pass is the biggest city and county seat. This place is a playground for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Rivers snake through deep canyons, perfect for whitewater rafting. The Rogue River is famous for its salmon runs. Ever heard of the Oregon Caves? They’re right here in Josephine County too.

Mining history runs deep here. Actually, gold fever once gripped these hills. Today, Josephine County is all about that laid-back Oregon lifestyle. It’s the kind of place where you can lose yourself in nature and find yourself in the process.

CategoryDetails
County NameJosephine County
County SeatGrants Pass
PopulationApproximately 89,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesGrants Pass, Cave Junction, Merlin, Selma, Wolf Creek
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 5, U.S. Highway 199, U.S. Highway 238
FIPS Code41-033
Total Area (Land and Water)1,642 square miles (1,639 sq mi land, 3 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Douglas County (North), Jackson County (East), Siskiyou County, California (South), Del Norte County, California (Southwest), Curry County (West)
Time ZonePacific Time Zone (PST)
StateOregon
Coordinates42°21’N, 123°33’W
EtymologyNamed after Virginia “Josephine” Rollins
Major LandmarksOregon Caves National Monument, Rogue River, Hellgate Canyon, Redwood Highway
WebsiteJosephine County Website

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