Willamette Valley
Polk County, Oregon
County seat: Dallas
Polk County sits west of Salem in the Willamette Valley and Coast Range foothills, covering Dallas, Monmouth, Independence and West Salem. Agriculture, education and wine production are important.
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Dallas
- Monmouth
- Independence
- West Salem
- Falls City
- Rickreall
4 full community guides available in this county.
Attractions
- Western Oregon University
- Independence riverfront
- Eola Hills wineries
- Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Parks & Recreation
- Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
- Riverview Park
- Rickreall Creek Trail
- Luckiamute State Natural Area
Transportation
OR 22, OR 51 and OR 99W serve the county, with limited transit and Amtrak service in Salem.