Uniquely Oregon
Edition: 3
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 168
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In publication for over twenty years, Uniquely Oregon continues to educate generations of students on the enchanting geography the state of Oregon offers.
Uniquely Oregon:
- Is written by Clark Hilden and Lincoln DeBunce that bring over 35 years of research and teaching to the subject.
- Has been classroom tested by nearly 1,000 students.
- Features breathtaking photos along with illustrative maps and images throughout.
- Includes an index and a bibliography to offer opportunities for the reader to expand his/her learning.
CHAPTER 1 The Look of the Land
The Geographic Perspective
Cultural Landscape
The Look of the Land
By Car
Connections of Roads, Rails, and Rivers
On Foot
From an Airplane
Sense of Place
The Journey Ahead
CHAPTER 2 Natural Environments of Oregon
Factors in Understanding Oregon’s Climates
Regional Climates of Oregon
Western Oregon Climates: Wet and Mild
Eastern Oregon Climates: Dry and High
Vegetation of Oregon
Western Oregon Climates: Wet and Mild
Eastern Oregon Climates: Dry and High
Western Oregon Mountains
Southwestern Oregon
Willamette Valley
The High Cascades
Cascades East Slope
Columbia Basin
Southeastern Oregon
Northeastern Highlands
Landform Types
Mountains and Hills
Valleys and Plateaus
Regional Landforms
Coast Range
Klamath Mountains
The Willamette Valley
Cascades
Uplands East of the Cascades
The Natural Environment in a Cultural Setting
CHAPTER 3 Who is an Oregonian?
American Indians
Non-Native Exploration and Exploitation
French-Canadian Settlement
Creation of the Charter Group
Wagon Trains West
Imprinting Ownership
Symbols of Might: The Creation of Towns and Cities
The Charter Group and Racial Minorities
Legacy of the Chinese
African American Discrimination
Waves of European Migrants
Mexican and Central American Migration
Various People Near and Far
Community Sketches
Dr. Keil's Aurora Colony
The Swedes of Colton (Carlsborg)
The Hood River Valley Japanese
Future Trends
California Diaspora
Across the Pacific Again
A Hispanic Future
CHAPTER 4 The Coast
Introduction
The Coastal Setting
Opportunities and Settlement Patterns
Coastal Hazards
Coastal Economies
Tourism
Theme Districts
Resorts and Casinos
Types of Tourism and Their Impact on the Coastal Scene
Fishing
Dairy and Other Farming
Timber
Retirement
Community Sketches: North, South, and Central
Astoria
Bandon
Newport
Coastal Futures
CHAPTER 5 The Willamette Region
Development of the Urban Web
Portland's Location and Accessibility
The Growth of Valley Towns
The Greater Portland Area
Portland's Population
Portland's Evolving Interior
From the Interior to the Suburbs
Coalescence of Cities
Beyond Portland: Sketches of Other Valley Cities
Salem
Albany-Corvallis-Lebanon
Eugene-Springfield
Outside the City: Rural Activities Rural Activities in the Valley
The Valley's Agricultural Base
Life in the Valley's Countryside
The Importance of Transportation in Shaping Settlements:
The Example of Halsey
Protection of the Countryside: Senate Bill 100
Forest Margins
The Forest Products Industry
Changes in Timber-Related Technologies:
The Example of Cottage Grove
The Fate of Company Towns: The Example of Valsetz
Conclusion
CHAPTER 6 Southwest Mountains and Valleys
Topography and Settlement
The Upper Rogue Valley
Upper Rogue Valley Development
Trails, Rails, and Gold
Orchard Landscapes
Timber and Manufacturing
Retirement
Upper Rogue Valley Community Sketches
Middle-of-the-Road Medford
Ashland Mystique
Historic Jacksonville
Small-Town Futures
The Lower Rogue and Illinois Valleys
Area History
The Gold Rush and Native Exodus
The Coming of the Railroad and the Rise of Timber
An Independent Attitude: Secessionists, Greens, and Survivalists
Jefferson State
Counterculture Takilma
Tappan's Survivalist Advertisement
Community Sketches in the Lower Rogue and Illinois Valleys
Grants Pass
Cave Junction
The Umpqua Avalley
Development of the Umpqua Area: Precious Metals, Dairy, Timber, and Wine
Urban Places in the Umpqua Valley
Roseburg
Nearby Communities, South and North
Canyonville's New Industry
New Country Living
Umpqua Futures
The Southwest Region in Review
CHAPTER 7 The Columbia Basin: More Than Meets the Eye
Introduction
Historical Development
The Stockmen
Wheat
Railroads
The Landscape in 1900
The Twentieth Century and Beyond
Mechanization
Later Developments
Community Sketches
The Dalles
Weston
Pendleton
Heppner
Shaniko
Hermiston
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
The Final Word
CHAPTER 8 The Northeastern Highlands: Oregon’s Best-Kept Secret
Introduction
The Natural Environment
Gold!
Beginnings of Permanent Settlement
The Northeastern Highlands Today
Timber
Agriculture
Gold?
Tourism
Community Sketches
Baker City
Canyon City
Sumpter
Halfway (Half.com)
Joseph
Kinzua
Rajneeshpuram
La Grande
A Secret Revealed
CHAPTER 9 Southeastern Oregon: The Empty Quarter
Introduction
Natural Environment
Landforms
Climate
Rivers and Lakes
Vegetation
Early Settlement
Native Americans
White Exploration and Settlement
The Basques
Contemporary Landscape and Economy
Cattle
Small Agricultural Settlements
Timber
Western Treasure Valley
Community Sketches
Klamath Falls
Ontario
Burns
Lakeview
Blitzen
Empty Yet Distinctive
CHAPTER 10 Central Oregon: Where Wet Meets Dry
The Making of Central Oregon
Grazing
Irrigation
Timber
Recreation and Tourism
Communities: Past, Present, and Future
Frontier Prineville
Gilchrist: Last of the Company Towns
Sisters: The Old West Reborn
Sunriver
Bend: Bellwether of the Region
Afterword
Bibliography
Index