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Nearest Communities to Shaniko,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Shaniko, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Shaniko:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small city in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Please note that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Shaniko is located in Wasco County.

The following 8 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Wasco County: Clackamas, Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Marion, Sherman, Wheeler & Klickitat (WA).

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 54 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Shaniko. Of these communities, 25 are located in counties other than Wasco County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Shaniko (which is Wasco County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Shaniko

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Wasco County   (where Shaniko resides)
    • County Website:   www.co.wasco.or.us/
    • County Seat for Wasco:   The Dalles
    • Note: The Columbia River runs along the northern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Shaniko   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Shaniko.
      • Antelope
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Bakeoven
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bakeoven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bakeoven
        • Bakeoven is located in Wasco County
      • Shaniko Junction
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shaniko Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shaniko Junction
        • Shaniko Junction is located in Wasco County
      • Criterion ‑ Historic
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Criterion have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Criterion
        • Criterion is located in Wasco County
      • Hardy
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardy
        • Hardy is located in Wasco County
      • Clarno
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarno
        • Clarno is located in Wasco County
      • Dixon
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon
        • Dixon is located in Wasco County
      • North Junction
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Junction
        • North Junction is located in Wasco County
      • Axford
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Axford have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Axford
        • Axford is located in Wasco County
      • Whiskey Dick
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whiskey Dick have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whiskey Dick
        • Whiskey Dick is located in Wasco County
      • Dant
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dant
        • Dant is located in Wasco County
      • Kaskela
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kaskela have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kaskela
        • Kaskela is located in Wasco County
      • Continue List   (17 more) ...
        • South Junction
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Junction
          • South Junction is located in Wasco County
        • Cambrai
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cambrai have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cambrai
          • Cambrai is located in Wasco County
        • East Maupin
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Maupin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Maupin
          • East Maupin is located in Wasco County
        • Maupin
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maupin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maupin
          • Maupin is located in Wasco County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 429 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maupin <3>
        • Oak Springs
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Springs
          • Oak Springs is located in Wasco County
        • Sherar
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherar have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherar
          • Sherar is located in Wasco County
        • Tuskan
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuskan have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuskan
          • Tuskan is located in Wasco County
        • Oakbrook
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakbrook
          • Oakbrook is located in Wasco County
        • Kahneeta Hot Springs
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kahneeta Hot Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kahneeta Hot Springs
          • Kahneeta Hot Springs is located in Wasco County
        • Kishwalks
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kishwalks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kishwalks
          • Kishwalks is located in Wasco County
        • Wapinitia
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wapinitia
          • Wapinitia is located in Wasco County
        • Sinamox
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sinamox have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinamox
          • Sinamox is located in Wasco County
        • Tygh Valley
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Dike
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dike have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dike
          • Dike is located in Wasco County
        • Wamic
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wamic have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wamic
          • Wamic is located in Wasco County
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wamic <3>
        • Simnasho
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simnasho
          • Simnasho is located in Wasco County
        • Pine Grove
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
          • Pine Grove is located in Wasco County
  • Gilliam County
    • County Seat for Gilliam:   Condon
    • Note: The Columbia River runs along the northern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Shaniko   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Shaniko.
      • Mayville
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayville
        • Mayville is located in Gilliam County
      • Alville ‑ Historic
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alville
        • Alville is located in Gilliam County
      • Igo ‑ Historic
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Igo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Igo
        • Igo is located in Gilliam County
  • Jefferson County
    • County Website:   www.co.jefferson.or.us
    • County Seat for Jefferson:   Madras
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Shaniko   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Shaniko.
      • Willowdale
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowdale
        • Willowdale is located in Jefferson County
      • Donnybrook ‑ Historic
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donnybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donnybrook
        • Donnybrook is located in Jefferson County
        • Former names for Donnybrook:
        • Axehandle
        • Kilts
      • Ashwood
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Kilts
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kilts have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kilts
        • Kilts is located in Jefferson County
      • Gateway
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gateway have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gateway
        • Gateway is located in Jefferson County
      • Horse Heaven ‑ Historic
        (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horse Heaven
        • Horse Heaven is located in Jefferson County
      • Jumpoff Joe
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jumpoff Joe have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jumpoff Joe
        • Jumpoff Joe is located in Jefferson County
      • Paxton
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paxton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paxton
        • Paxton is located in Jefferson County
      • Mecca
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mecca
        • Mecca is located in Jefferson County
      • Madras Station
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madras Station have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madras Station
        • Madras Station is located in Jefferson County
      • Warm Springs
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warm Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warm Springs
        • Warm Springs is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warm Springs <3>
  • Sherman County
    • County Website:   www.sherman-county.com/
    • County Seat for Sherman:   Moro
    • Note: The Columbia River runs along the northern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Shaniko   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Shaniko.
      • Wilcox
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilcox have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilcox
        • Wilcox is located in Sherman County
      • Kent
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Bourbon
        (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bourbon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bourbon
        • Bourbon is located in Sherman County
      • Eakin
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eakin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eakin
        • Eakin is located in Sherman County
      • Rosebush ‑ Historic
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosebush have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosebush
        • Rosebush is located in Sherman County
      • Fargher ‑ Historic
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fargher have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fargher
        • Fargher is located in Sherman County
      • Rutledge
        (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rutledge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutledge
        • Rutledge is located in Sherman County
      • Grass Valley
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grass Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grass Valley
        • Grass Valley is located in Sherman County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 167 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grass Valley <3>
      • Boardman ‑ Historic
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boardman have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boardman
        • Boardman is located in Sherman County
      • Erskine
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erskine have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erskine
        • Erskine is located in Sherman County
  • Wheeler County

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Shaniko) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Shaniko. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.0042, Longitude: -120.7532    
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.




 

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