Morrow County is located in north-central Oregon and is defined by open plains, agricultural land, and access to the Columbia River. The county’s economy is strongly tied to farming, food processing, and energy production, with large-scale operations shaping land use patterns. Irrigation and river access support crop production in an otherwise dry climate. Wind energy has become an important part of the county’s modern economy, reflecting its wide-open landscape. Morrow County maintains a rural character with limited population centers, emphasizing production, logistics, and resource-based industries.