Low Pass, Oregon
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
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Low Pass is an unincorporated community in Lane County, Oregon, United States, on the Long Tom River, 5 miles (8 km) east of Blachly and 11 miles (18 km) west of Cheshire.
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| Coordinates: 44°11′19″N 123°27′14″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 97419 |
| Area codes | 458 and 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1136499[1] |
The settlement is centered on a small pullout on Oregon Route 36 with a gas station/convenience store and a diner that serves as an unofficial community center for rural residents.[2][3]
The settlement is named for its location on a slight rise approaching the foothills of the Coast Range mountains, in contrast to the nearby mountain pass High Pass.[4] Much of the land west of Low Pass consists of old-growth forest owned by the Bureau of Land Management.[5][6]
The community has also been known as "Long Tom Station" after the nearby river; the name "Low Pass" was made official by a United States Board on Geographic Names decision of 1985.[7]
