| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Grant |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| Time zone (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| Elevation | 4,236 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.574046°N 118.501611°W |
Austin Junction is an unincorporated community[1] in Grant County, Oregon, United States. It is at the intersection of U.S. Route 26 and Oregon Route 7, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Austin in the Wallowa–Whitman National Forest. The Austin House, a combination café, grocery store, gas station and tavern at this location is named after an early business in nearby Austin.[2] The business is located on Forest Service land and operates with a special-use permit.[3] Austin Junction has a Bates, Oregon mailing address.[4][5] The elevation is 4,236 feet (1291 m).[1]
References
- ^ 1137347. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- ^ McArthur, Lewis A. & Lewis L. McArthur (2003 [1928]). Oregon Geographic Names. 7th ed. Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 39. ISBN 0-87595-277-1.
- ^ "Draft Environmental Impact Statement: Middle Fork John Day Range Analysis". United States Forest Service. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- ^ "State liquor business role attacked by license holders". The Bulletin. Associated Press. April 14, 1978. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- ^ "Austin House Café and Country Store". Retrieved 2009-12-18. Warning: MIDI file
External links
- Image of Austin House from the Oregon Scenic Images for Grant County from Oregon State Archives
- Image of the Middle Fork John Day River near Austin Junction from the Oregon State Archives
- Road condition camera at Austin Junction from Oregon Department of Transportation