Historical Marker

Granite, Oregon / Leaving Granite

Historical marker location:
Granite, Oregon
( Marker is at the intersection of West Center Street and Forest Road 73, on the right when traveling east on West Center Street.)

The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, located in northeastern Oregon, is the deepest river gorge in North America. The canyon was carved by the Snake River and is over 7,900 feet deep in some places.