Fossil, village (1990 pop. 399), Wheeler co., N central Oregon, 58 mi/93 km SE of the Dalles; 45°00'N 120°12'W. Alfalfa; sheep, cattle. John Day Fossil Beds Natl. Monument, Clarno Unit, and Clarno State Park to W. Dyer State Wayside to N; Shelton State Park to SE; Umatilla Natl. Forest to E.
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