Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge is in northwestern Oregon, 10 miles west of Salem in Polk County. The Refuge consists of 1,173 acres of forests, 550 acres of shallow water seasonal wetlands and 35 acres of permanent open water.Places of Interest
Highlights include Mount Baldy.
Mount Baldy
Peak
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Mount Baldy is a 414 foot hill located within the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Polk County, Oregon. A short trail loop operated by the wildlife refuge leads to an observation deck on the summit.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rickreall and Dallas.
Rickreall
Hamlet
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Rickreall is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Oregon, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Rickreall as a census-designated place. Rickreall is situated 3 miles southeast of Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge.
Dallas
Town
Dallas is a city in and the county seat of Polk County, Oregon, United States. The population was 16,854 at the 2020 census. Dallas is along Rickreall Creek, about 15 miles west of Salem, at an elevation of 325 feet above sea level. Dallas is situated 4½ miles southwest of Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge.
Perrydale
Hamlet
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Perrydale is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Oregon, United States. It is approximately 10 miles from Dallas. It is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area. Perrydale is situated 5 miles north of Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge.
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
- Type: Park
- Description: protected area
- Category: National Wildlife Refuge
- Location: Polk, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to German—“Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge”
- Dutch: “Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge”
- French: “Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge”
- German: “Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge”
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