Communities in The McKenzie River Valley
The eastern portion of Oregon Route 126 passes through the valley of the McKenzie River, closely following the river for much of its route. The 60-mile stretch of the river from the edge of the Springfield metro area east to the Cascades is known as the McKenzie Valley. The following communities are located on or near the river and/or the highway in the valley (west to east):
- Cedar Flat
- Walterville
- Deerhorn
- Leaburg
- Vida
- Nimrod
- Finn Rock
- Blue River
- Rainbow
- McKenzie Bridge
- Belknap Springs
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