Juntura, Oregon
Juntura is an unincorporated community in Malheur County, Oregon, United States on U.S. Route 20. The word juntura is Spanish for "juncture", and the community was named for its proximity to the confluence of the Malheur River with its north fork.[1] The name was probably selected by local settler B. L. Milligan, who arrived in the area in the 1880s and who later served as county school superintendent.[1] Juntura post office was established in 1890 and is still operating.[1] The community's development slowed down after World War II, and on November 2, 1976, the town voted to disincorporate.[1] Juntura is part of the Ontario micropolitan area.
Transportation
The Eastern Point is an intercity bus offering service between Bend and Ontario, Oregon that stops in Juntura.[2]
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Juntura has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 McArthur, Lewis A.; Lewis L. McArthur (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (Seventh Edition ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. ISBN 0-87595-277-1.
- ↑ "Eastern Point Schedule". TAC Transportation. Retrieved July 24, 2011.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Juntura, Oregon
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Coordinates: 43°44′41″N 118°04′43″W / 43.74472°N 118.07861°W