The Grande Ronde Valley defines the setting of Union — its wide agricultural plain, framed by the Blue Mountains, sets the scale for daily life in this small northeastern Oregon town. Cattle ranching and farming have long been part of the valley economy, and the streets retain the practical, low-rise character of an inland county community. Union held an important civic role as the first county seat of Union County; the seat was transferred to La Grande in 1905. This is a useful place for understanding the settled, working landscape beyond Oregon’s better-known coast and cities. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around the Grande Ronde Valley.
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