Bend, Oregon

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Bend is a city in Central Oregon and the county seat of Deschutes County. It is located to the east of the Cascade Range, on the Deschutes River. Bend is the most populous city in Central Oregon and sixth-most populous city in the state, with a population of 99,178 as of the 2020 census. The Bend metropolitan statistical area (MSA) has a population of 247,493 and was the fifth largest metropolitan area in Oregon. The site became known by pioneers as a fordable crossing point of the river, where it ran through a bend. An 1870s ranch popularized the name "Farewell Bend," with the post office later distinguishing the area as Bend. It was incorporated as a city in 1905, starting off as a logging town. In 1910, Mirror Pond was created as a dammed river reservoir to provide energy. In 1950, the two major logging companies were consolidated due to depleted timber, causing an economic drop. In later decades, it experienced rapid growth as a center of tourism and recreation. Situated in the Oregon...

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