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viewpoint of John day dam

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Looking south-east from viewpoint of John day dam. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Access
On the byway
Elevation
938 ft
View
Southeast · 120°
Light
Best at sunrise
Relief
702 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
'Then' Documerica Photo: May, 1973 The John Day Dam Viewed From the Washington Side of the Columbia River, Looking Towards the Oregon Shore by David Falconer. 'Now' State of the Environment Photo: June, 2012 John Day Dam across the Columbia River, with windmills near Goldendale, WA visible along the
USEPA Environmental-Protection-Agency · Public domain · source
Although I like the idea of renewable energy, sometimes wind turbines ruin a view. However, on the eastern end of the Columbia Gorge, they actually seem to belong!
Sheila Sund from Salem, United States · CC BY 2.0 · source
Wind turbines on the north side of the Columbia River, east of Maryhill.
Sheila Sund · CC BY 2.0 · source
East of The Dalles, Washington side Presumably the Goldendale Aluminum Smelter, which closed in 2003.
Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA · CC BY 2.0 · source
Rufus Community Center (park in Sherman County, Oregon, United States of America)
Bobjgalindo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Rufus Cemetery (cemetery in Sherman County, Oregon, United States)
Bobjgalindo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

This overlook faces sunrise — 30° off square to it.

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:0719:1618:36
June solstice05:1420:5720:11
September equinox06:5119:0218:23
December solstice07:4216:2215:32

Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Goldendale8.4 mi north-northwest
  • The Dalles23.4 mi west-southwest
  • White Salmon36.5 mi west
After it: Wauna Viewpoint →
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How high is viewpoint of John day dam?

viewpoint of John day dam sits at about 938 feet (286 m).

Is viewpoint of John day dam better at sunrise or sunset?

Sunrise. The land falls away from viewpoint of John day dam toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.

What is the nearest town to viewpoint of John day dam?

Goldendale, 8.4 miles NNW of viewpoint of John day dam.

What is the next lookout after viewpoint of John day dam?

Wauna Viewpoint is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after viewpoint of John day dam.

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A scenic overlook on Jct Crossing Of Gibbons Creek Vic Washougal To Jct Plymouth Industrial Rd, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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