Pelican City, Oregon facts for kids
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Pelican City, Oregon
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 Pelican City, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Pelican City, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Elevation | 4,229 ft (1,289 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1136619 |
| Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System | |
Pelican City is a small place in Klamath County, Oregon, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger county it's a part of.
Pelican City is located in a scenic area. It sits right along U.S. Route 97, a major highway. You can find it just north of the city of Klamath Falls. It's also very close to the southern end of Upper Klamath Lake and where the Link River begins.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they rely on the county government for services like roads, police, and fire protection. Pelican City is one such community in Klamath County.
Why is it Called Pelican City?
The name "Pelican City" comes from a company that used to be there. It was called the Pelican Bay Lumber Company. This company had a large mill in the area. The name "Pelican Bay" itself refers to a part of the same large lake, Upper Klamath Lake, but it's located much further away, at the lake's far northwest end.
Location and Surroundings
Pelican City is in a beautiful part of Oregon, known for its lakes and natural areas.
- Near Klamath Falls: It's just a short distance north of Klamath Falls, a bigger city in the region.
- Upper Klamath Lake: The community is very close to the southern edge of Upper Klamath Lake. This is a large freshwater lake, important for wildlife.
- Link River: The Link River starts right near Pelican City. This river connects Upper Klamath Lake to another body of water called Lake Ewauna.
