Mammoth Memory

How to recognise Oregon on a map 

(Pronounced awr-i-guhn)

Oregon's outline looks like a boat in rough water.

To remember the appearance and location of the US state Oregon on a map, use the following mnemonic:

Her boat was stuck in choppy waves because her oar had gone (Oregon) overboard.

Her boat was stuck in choppy waves because her oar had gone (Oregon) overboard.

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