Crown Point (Oregon)
Crown Point (also known historically as Thor's Heights or Thor's Crown) is a basalt promontory on the Columbia River Gorge and an associated state park in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located in eastern Multnomah County, approximately 15 miles (24 km) east of Portland. Crown Point is one of the scenic lookouts along the Historic Columbia River Highway, providing a panoramic view of part of the Columbia River. It stands 733 feet (223 m) above the river and is the remains of a lava flow that filled the ancestral channel of the Columbia River 14 to 17 million years ago. The Point was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971.
| Crown Point State Scenic Corridor | |
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Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, taken from Chanticleer Point | |
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| Location | Multnomah County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Portland |
| Coordinates | 45°32′22″N 122°14′39″W |
| Area | 306 acres (124 ha) |
| Established | 1938 |
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U.S. National Natural Landmark | |
| Designated | 1971 |
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