Beatty, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beatty, Oregon
|
|
|---|---|
 Beatty, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Beatty, Oregon
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,354 ft (1,327 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 61.60/sq mi (23.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97621
|
| FIPS code | 41-05150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1137794 |
| Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System | |
Beatty is a small community in Klamath County, Oregon, in the United States. It's not a city with its own government, but a place where people live and work. Beatty is located where the Sycan River and Sprague River meet. It's about 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Klamath Falls.
The community got its name from J. L. Beatty. He was a missionary who lived in the area a long time ago. This was when the land was part of the Klamath Indian Reservation. Beatty got its own post office in 1913. Its ZIP code is 97621. A famous person named Toby "Winema" Riddle is buried near Beatty. She was a Modoc woman who helped during the Modoc War.
History of Beatty's Railway
Beatty once had a train station. This station was part of the Oregon, California and Eastern Railway. By 1927, this railway line connected Klamath Falls to Bly. A train schedule from 1941 shows Beatty as the 13th stop east of Klamath Falls. It was located between the communities of Sprague River and Sycan.
From Railway to Trail
After 1990, the train tracks near Beatty were no longer used for trains. Instead, they became part of a special path called a rail trail. This trail is known as the OC&E Woods Line State Trail. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department now takes care of it. People can use this trail for walking, biking, and enjoying nature.
Who Lives in Beatty?
In 2020, about 60 people lived in Beatty. This number comes from the 2020 United States Census. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country. It helps us understand how many people live in different places.
Beatty's Climate
Beatty has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means the summers are warm and dry, but not extremely hot. The average monthly temperatures usually stay below 71.6°F (22°C). This kind of climate is often found in places like the Mediterranean region, but also in parts of Oregon.
