Wapinitia, Oregon
| Wapinitia | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Wapinitia Location within the state of Oregon | |
| Coordinates: 45°6′51.4″N 121°15′23.2″W / 45.114278°N 121.256444°WCoordinates: 45°6′51.4″N 121°15′23.2″W / 45.114278°N 121.256444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wasco |
| Elevation | 2,044 ft (623 m) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1151877 |
Wapinitia is an unincorporated community in Wasco County, Oregon, United States.[1] It is near Oregon Route 216 and is approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the county seat of The Dalles, Oregon. The nearest city is Maupin, which is 9 miles (14 km) to the east.
Wapinitia is a name derived from a Native American language most likely meaning "at the edge".[2]
References
- ↑ "Wapinitia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. November 28, 1980. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ↑ "Indian names given to spots in mid-Oregon". The Bulletin. Aug 20, 1952. p. 2. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
External links
- Photo of Wapinitia by oregon ducatisti
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