1321 Portland From Space
28x20 inches. Portland, the largest city in Oregon, is located in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River. The port of Portland leads the west in grain exports and is among the top five auto-import centers in the United States. The port ranks third in overall volume behind Los Angeles and Long Beach. Technology is a thriving part of Portlands economy, with over 500 high-tech companies located in the metropolitan area. Tourism is also important to Portland's economy.