- Elevation, modelled
- 998 m
- Tallest summit within 21.4 miles
- Rock Creek Butte2,775.5 m · 15.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- Elkhorn Drive4.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:43local time
- Coordinates
- 45.0000, -117.9058
45th Parallel is a historic site in Oregon, at a modelled 998 m. Rock Creek Butte stands 2,776 m to the southwest, 16 miles off. The nearest named place is Hutchinson Hill, a peak 2.9 miles away. Elkhorn Drive passes 4.3 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.4 miles of 45th Parallel. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Butte | SW 217° | 2,775.5 m | 15.9 mi |
| Elkhorn Peak | SSW 212° | 2,722.2 m | 15.5 mi |
| Red Mountain | WSW 238° | 2,721.3 m | 15.2 mi |
| Twin Mountain | WSW 249° | 2,712 m | 13.6 mi |
| Van Patten Butte | WSW 257° | 2,660.6 m | 14.9 mi |
| Angell Peak | WSW 256° | 2,635.3 m | 16.3 mi |
| Lees Peak | WSW 256° | 2,629.2 m | 16.7 mi |
| Mount Ruth | WSW 245° | 2,603 m | 17.5 mi |
- 4.3 mi off the Elkhorn Drive
- 6.9 mi off the Grande Tour
- 14.3 mi off the Hells CanyonNational
- 17.5 mi off the Journey Through Time
Overlooks nearby
- Baker Valley Overlook · 12 mi
- Foothill Road Viewpoint · 19 mi
- Mason Dam Viewpoint · 23 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Hutchinson Hill: 2.9 mi
- Riverdale Hill: 4.0 mi
- Coyote Point: 5.2 mi
- Magpie Peak: 6.2 mi
- Telocaset Hill: 7.8 mi
Museums: 6
- Eastern Oregon Museum: 6.1 mi
- Little White Church: 14.5 mi
- Union County Museum: 14.5 mi
- National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center: 15.5 mi
- Baker Heritage Museum: 15.6 mi
Historic sites: 5
- Oregon Trail Historical Monument: 15.3 mi
- E&E Stampmill: 18.6 mi
- Old Townsite of Auburn: 21.3 mi
- Old La Grande Highschool marker: 24.2 mi
- Union Pacific La Grande Engine Shops: 24.7 mi
Rest areas: 4
Attractions: 1
- Baker County Fairgrounds: 15.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:56 | 18:25 | 19:04 |
| June solstice | 05:06 | 19:57 | 20:43 |
| September equinox | 06:39 | 18:12 | 18:51 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 15:25 | 16:13 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Day trips start here
- Baker City · 16 mi
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