Wheeler County Map, Oregon

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Wheeler County, Oregon

Wheeler County is Oregon’s least populous county, located right in the center of the state. Fossil, the county seat and has around 500 people living here. Not a typo.
But what it lacks in people, it makes up for in rocks. The John Day Fossil Beds are a paleontologist’s dream. Painted Hills Unit? Instagram gold.
Sheep and cattle outnumber humans here. The landscape is pure Old West with sagebrush, rimrock canyons, and wide-open skies. Cell service is spotty. But if you want to see the real Oregon, this is it.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Wheeler County |
County Seat | Fossil |
Population | Approximately 1,500 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Fossil, Mitchell, Spray |
Interstates and Highways | State Highway 19, State Highway 207 |
FIPS Code | 41-069 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,715 square miles (1,715 sq mi land, 0.3 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Gilliam County (North), Morrow County (Northeast), Grant County (East), Crook County (South), Jefferson County (West), Wasco County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone (PST) |
State | Oregon |
Coordinates | 44°43’N, 120°00’W |
Etymology | Named after Henry H. Wheeler, a pioneer settler and trader |
Major Landmarks | John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Painted Hills, Clarno Unit |
Website | Wheeler County Website |
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