Willamette Valley

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The Willamette Valley is the region in northwest Oregon in the United States that surrounds the Willamette River as it proceeds northward from its emergence from mountains near Eugene to its confluence with the Columbia River. One of the most productive agricultural areas of the world, the valley was the destination of choice for the emigrants on the Oregon Trail in the 1840s. It has formed the cultural and political heart of Oregon since the days of the Oregon Territory, and is home to nearly 70% of Oregon's population (or 60% if the Portland area is not included).

Related Topics:
Oregon - United States - Willamette River - Eugene - Columbia River - Agricultural - Oregon Trail - 1840s - Oregon Territory

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