🏜️ Alvord Desert

United States · Americas · 42.54°N, 118.46°W

The Alvord Desert is a dry lake in Harney County, southeastern Oregon, at the eastern foot of Steens Mountain. The mountain rises more than a mile above the playa. Streams flow onto the playa, but the basin has no outlet. The water evaporates, leaving salt minerals on the surface.

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Quick facts

Country	United States
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	42.54°N, 118.46°W · view on map

Alvord Desert is located in United States, in Americas.

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