Wapinitia, Oregon
Wapinitia is an unincorporated community in Wasco County, Oregon, United States. It is near Oregon Route 216 and is approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the county seat of The Dalles. The nearest city is Maupin, which is 9 miles (14 km) to the east.
Wapinitia is a name derived from a Native American language most likely meaning "at the edge".
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wapinitia, Oregon
- ^ "Indian names given to spots in mid-Oregon". The Bulletin. August 20, 1952. p. 2. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
External links
- Photo of Wapinitia by Oregon ducatisti