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Lakeview is a town in and the county seat of Lake County, Oregon. The population was 2,294 at the 2010 census. The city bills itself as the "Tallest Town in Oregon" because of its elevation, 4802 ft above sea level. Lakeview is situated in the Goose Lake Valley at the foot of the Warner Mountains and at the edge of Oregon's high desert country. Its economy is based on agriculture, lumber production, and government activities. In addition, tourism is an increasingly important part of the city's economy. Oregon's Outback Scenic Byway passes through Lakeview.