Bitter Lick is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Oregon, United States.[1] It lies at the confluence of Bitter Lick Creek and Elk Creek, northwest of the ghost town of Persist.[2] Bitter Lick is in the northern part of the county, north of Lost Creek Lake, a reservoir on the Rogue River.[3]
Bitter Lick, Oregon | |
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Unincorporated community | |
![]() ![]() Bitter Lick ![]() ![]() Bitter Lick | |
Coordinates: 42°47′34″N 122°38′19″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Oregon |
County | Jackson |
Elevation | 1,972 ft (601 m) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 1155015[1] |
Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System[1] |
The name describes a large nearby spring with a strong taste. The creek and the community take their name from the spring.[4]
Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Oregon, United States | ||
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County seat: Medford | ||
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