Oregon Route 103 Explained

State:OR
Type:OR
Route:103
Map Custom:yes
Map Notes:Route 103 highlighted in red
Length Mi:9.02
Length Ref:[1]
Length Round:2
Direction A:South
Terminus A: in Jewell Junction
Direction B:North
Terminus B: at Jewell
Established:2002
Previous Type:US
Previous Route:101
Next Type:OR
Next Route:104

Oregon Route 103 is a 9.02miles highway in the U.S. state of Oregon that runs between Jewell Junction and Jewell. It is also known as the Fishhawk Falls Highway No. 103[2] (see Oregon highways and routes), named after nearby Fishhawk Falls.

Route description

The southern terminus of Oregon Route 103 is at a junction with U.S. Route 26 at Jewell Junction near Mishawaka and Elsie. OR 103 continues north, passing through Pope Corner, Vinemaple, and Tideport, and ending at a junction with Oregon Route 202 in Jewell.

History

The Fishhawk Falls Highway No. 103 was established as a secondary highway on November 17, 1941.[3] On September 19, 2002, Oregon Route 103 was assigned to the Fishhawk Falls Highway.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fishhawk Falls Highway No. 103 Straightline Chart. PDF. Oregon Department of Transportation. February 10, 2014.
  2. Web site: Routes / State Highway Cross Reference Table. Oregon Department of Transportation. February 10, 2014.
  3. Web site: History of State Highways in Oregon. Oregon Department of Transportation. February 13, 2014. 521. PDF. 2011.
  4. Web site: Descriptions of US and Oregon Routes. Oregon Department of Transportation. February 13, 2014. 14. PDF. July 2008.