Blue Mountain Pass

The "Blue Mountains" in Oregon presented considerable challenges to pioneers hoping to reach the Pacific Ocean. Sometimes called "the cabbage" by travelers, it reaches an elevation of 5,285 feet (1611 m) and is traversed by US Highway 395.

The Blue Mountain Pass is located in Malheur County, Oregon in the Blue Mountain range.

Resource:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Mountain_Pass