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A landmark can be one of two things. It’s either a natural feature of the landscape which is easily recognizable from a distance, such as a mountain, a hilltop or a river. Or it’s a place where something remarkable happened which was important to the people living in the area. This could include a naturally-existing area, but it might also be a human structure like a building, a bridge or a railroad.

On the Oceanscape Network, you’ll see the icon shown above anytime we’re highlighting a Landmark Place — a location with specific ecological, historical or cultural significance. Most of these Landmark Places are located in coastal areas, but others may appear throughout the state if we feel they are particularly important for you to know about. Some of our Landmark Places may be off the beaten path, but we guarantee they are worth the effort.

How Can I Find These Landmark Places?

Each Landmark Place may be accompanied by an address and/or Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates. If you have a smart device which is GPS equipped, finding these coordinates can be easy and fun. Check your online app store for the appropriate software, enter the coordinates into your device and it will guide you to these locations.

You can also download this PDF map of Oregon to get a basic idea of where these Landmark Places are located. 
Oregon Map

Landmark Places on the Oregon Coast:

Landmark Place Battle Rock
Landmark Place: Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Landmark Place: South Slough
Landmark Place: Cape Blanco Lighthouse
Landmark Place: Pacific Maritime Heritage Center
Landmark Place: Terrible Tilly
Landmark Place: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Landmark Place: Port Orford Lifeboat Station
Landmark Place: Tillamook County Museum
Landmark Place: Oregon Coast Aquarium
Landmark Place: Sea Lion Caves

Landmark Places in Western Oregon:

Landmark Place: Jacksonville
Landmark Place: Oregon Caves
Landmark Place: Oregon Hatchery Research Center

Landmark Places in Central Oregon:

Landmark Place: High Desert Museum
Landmark Place: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

Landmark Places in Eastern Oregon:

Landmark Place Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Landmark Place: Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
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