The climate of the State of Oregon is widely varied as between the six 

 geographical subdivisions, governed by the physical conditions as shown in 

 the accompanying topographic map, and embraces all of the desirable ele- 

 ments necessary for successful agricultural development, from the humid 

 region along the Pacific Coast to the high and semi-arid plateau region of 

 Central Oregon. The mountainous regions are covered with a dense growth 

 of merchantable timber and perform the highly important double function 

 of serving as immense water sheds and Nature's storehouse for millions of 

 tons of Winter snows to supply the needed moisture for the broad and fertile 

 valleys during the Summer months. 



