Wheatland Ferry

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The Wheatland Ferry approaches the east bank of the Willamette carrying a typical weekend load of vehicles

The Wheatland Ferry connects Marion County and Yamhill County across the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located a few miles east of Oregon Route 221, near the former community of Wheatland and Willamette Mission State Park.

The ferry on land.

Each time a replacement ferry is launched, it is always named the Daniel Matheny followed by its number.

The ferry is a joint operation of Marion and Yamhill counties. It operates every day that river conditions permit. In summer low water levels threaten to cause the ferry to bottom out. Dredging is sometimes employed to deepen the ferry's path and keep it operating longer. During rainy months high water levels and fast current can stop operations.

All vehicles must pay a toll fee. Pedestrians and bicycles are free.

[edit] See also

• Buena Vista Ferry
• Canby Ferry
• Boones Ferry
• List of crossings of the Willamette River

[edit] References

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[edit] External links

• Wheatland Ferry Information from Marion County
• History of Wheatland Ferry
• Historic photos of the Wheatland Ferry from Salem Public Library

• Wheatland Ferry is at coordinates 45°05′27″N 123°02′40″W / 45.09083, -123.04444 (Wheatland Ferry)Coordinates: 45°05′27″N 123°02′40″W / 45.09083, -123.04444 (Wheatland Ferry)

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