Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University: Oregon State Maps
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contains links to a shaded relief map, county map, black and white map, satellite image, 1895 map, and a PostScript map.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Oregon Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of Oregon.
Other
Oregon: Culture: History and Economy
This history summary about the state of Oregon starts with settlement via the Oregon Trail and includes such milestones as statehood in 1859. There is also information about Oregon's economy and government.
Other
Emigrant Wagons Roll Westward
This resource is an excerpt from the memoirs of David Arthur of his traveling to Oregon by wagon train with his parents. It was originally published in an Oregon newspaper in 1889.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Oregon Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Oregon includes information on the poet laureate, Lawson Inada. Other sections include featured poets (William Stafford and Dorianne Laux) and poems...
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Oregon
Offers key information regarding Oregon history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Oregon Secretary of State
Civilian Conservation Corps: Oregon
Description of the work of the CCC in Oregon is illustrated with photos, posters and handbooks from the 30's.
NSTATE
The Geography of Oregon
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Oregon. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Other
Portland Habitat for Humanity
"Join us as we build simple, decent, affordablehouses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter." Portland Habitat allows you to meet new home owners and read about their attempts to gain housing for their families.
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon Blue Book: State Symbols
Learn all about Oregon's state symbols. Find out the Latin names of the animals, when the symbols were adopted, and why each was chosen to be a state symbol. Click on "next" on the bottom of the page to see more symbols.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Oregon
This site provides a state fact sheet on Oregon from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Oregon
This site provides facts on the state of Oregon. Did you know there used to be a volcano in Oregon?
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Oregon
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Oregon including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Pacific Coast Region
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is one in a series of flipcharts about the different regions of the US. Facts and links to websites included on the Pacific Region.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
Other
Webucate: Free Multimedia Resources for Education
A labor of love created by a school in Great Britain. This is a well-organized image gallery with photos and other resources presented by topic, e.g., animals, places in the US, science, sports, etc. Though nothing to compare with a...
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Oregon
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Oregon."
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Oregon
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Oregon."