Five Corners, Oregon facts for kids
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Five Corners, Oregon
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 Five Corners, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Five Corners, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lake |
| Elevation | 4,764 ft (1,452 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1142210 |
| Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System | |
Five Corners is a small place in Lake County, Oregon, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not a city or town with its own local government.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Five Corners does not have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government usually takes care of services. These services include things like roads, police, and fire protection.
How is Five Corners Governed?
Since Five Corners is unincorporated, Lake County is responsible for its local needs. This is different from a city, which has its own elected officials. People living in unincorporated areas still follow state and federal laws.
Where is Five Corners Located?
Five Corners is found in the southern part of Oregon. It is located along Oregon Route 140. This road is important for travel in the area.
Proximity to Lakeview
The community is about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) west of a larger town. That town is called Lakeview. Lakeview is the county seat of Lake County. This means it is the main administrative center for the county.
