Juntura is an unincorporated community in Malheur County, Oregon, United States on U.S. Route 20. The word juntura is Spanish for "juncture", and the community was named for its proximity to the confluence of the Malheur River with the North Fork Malheur River.[1] The name was probably selected by local settler B. L. Milligan, who arrived in the area in the 1880s and who later served as county school superintendent.[1] Juntura post office was established in 1890 and is still operating.[1] The community's development slowed after World War II, and on November 2, 1976, the town voted to disincorporate.[1] Juntura is part of the Ontario micropolitan area.
Juntura, Oregon | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Country | United States |
State | Oregon |
County | Malheur |
Post office established | 1890 |
Elevation | 3,044 ft (928 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 57 |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain) |
ZIP codes | 97911 |
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Juntura has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[2]
In the 21st century, Juntura is a stop on the Eastern POINT intercity bus line between Bend and Ontario. It makes one stop per day in each direction.[3]
It is in the Juntura School District 12, an elementary school district.[4] It operates Juntura Grade School.[5] In 1975 the school began paying students to do janitorial work after the teacher, who previously worked at the Fields. The janitorial duties each student has were rotated weekly. The students used the money to fund field trips. In 1979 the school had 26 students, with 11 in grades 5-7 and none in the 8th grade.[6]
High school students go to Vale High School of the Vale School District. In 1979 students lived in Vale on weekdays.[6]
The section of Malheur County in which this community is located in is not in any community college district.[7]
5855 Sixth St. Juntura, OR 97911
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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