Wheeler County Map, Oregon

Map of Wheeler County - Wheeler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. Wheeler County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Wheeler County located in the map, major cities in Wheeler county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Wheeler County, Oregon

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About Wheeler County, Oregon

Wheeler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. It's county seat is Fossil. As per 2020 census, the population of Wheeler County is 1451 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,715 sq mi (4,442 km2). Wheeler County was established on 1899.

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About Wheeler County, Oregon

Wheeler County is located in north-central Oregon in the United States and was established in 1899. The county seat and largest city is Fossil. The county is known for colorful geological formations, fossil discoveries, ranching heritage, remote landscapes, and scenic outdoor recreation in eastern Oregon.

Cities and Towns in Wheeler County, Oregon

Golf Courses in Wheeler County, Oregon

Roads and Highways in Wheeler County, Oregon

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and scenic destinations.

• Oregon Route 19 - scenic highway connecting Fossil with the John Day River region and Columbia River routes
• Oregon Route 26 - east-west highway linking Mitchell and nearby high desert communities
• Oregon Route 207 - regional highway connecting rural ranching areas with northeastern Oregon

Neighboring Counties of Wheeler County

• Gilliam County (north)
• Morrow County (northeast)
• Grant County (east)
• Crook County (south)
• Jefferson County (southwest)
• Sherman County (west)

Top Attractions in Wheeler County, Oregon

The county features several attractions known for geology, scenery, and outdoor recreation.

• John Day Fossil Beds National Monument nearby access - famous fossil and geological formations
• Painted Hills nearby access - colorful layered hills and one of Oregon’s most photographed landscapes
• Wheeler High School Fossil Beds - public fossil digging site in Fossil
• Clarno Unit nearby access - dramatic rock formations and hiking trails
• John Day River Recreation Areas - rafting, fishing, and scenic canyon landscapes
• Fossil Museum - local museum preserving regional paleontology and pioneer history
• Journey Through Time Scenic Byway - scenic driving route through eastern Oregon landscapes
• Mitchell Rock Climbing Areas - outdoor recreation and desert canyon scenery

Distance from Wheeler County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

• Fossil to Condon (Gilliam County), Oregon - 38 mi (61 km)
• Fossil to John Day (Grant County), Oregon - 82 mi (132 km)
• Fossil to Bend (Deschutes County), Oregon - 116 mi (187 km)
• Fossil to Pendleton (Umatilla County), Oregon - 133 mi (214 km)
• Fossil to The Dalles (Wasco County), Oregon - 97 mi (156 km)
• Fossil to Madras (Jefferson County), Oregon - 90 mi (145 km)
• Fossil to Portland (Multnomah County), Oregon - 167 mi (269 km)
• Fossil to Salem (Marion County), Oregon - 212 mi (341 km)
• Fossil to Boise (Ada County), Idaho - 291 mi (468 km)
• Fossil to Eugene (Lane County), Oregon - 219 mi (352 km)
• Fossil to Medford (Jackson County), Oregon - 285 mi (459 km)
• Fossil to Astoria (Clatsop County), Oregon - 264 mi (425 km)

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