The Malheur National Forest contains 1.7 million acres (6900 km2) in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon. The forest include high desert grasslands, sage, juniper, pine, fir, and other tree species. Elevations vary from about 4000 feet (1200 m) to the 9038 foot (2754 m) peak of Strawberry Mountain . The Strawberry mountain range extends east to west through the center of the forest. US Highway 395 runs south to north through the forest, while U.S. Highway 26 runs east-west.
The forest is managed for timber extraction, cattle grazing, gold mining and wilderness use. The Strawberry and Monument Rock Wildernesses lie within the forest.
The forest was established by President Taft on June 13, 1908. The forest was named after the Malheur River, which means "bad hour" in French.
There are three ranger districts in the forest, with offices in John Day, Prarie City , and Hines, Oregon.
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Last updated: 05-29-2005 09:32:03
