1967 Map of Flora

About this map

Flora stands as the primary settlement in this high-plateau region of Wallowa County, situated near the state line where Oregon meets Washington. The landscape is defined by the deep incision of the Grande Ronde River at Horseshoe Bend and the expansive open spaces of Lost Prairie. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the presence of the Lost Prairie Cem and Nicoson Cem, marking the early family sites of the area. The terrain transitions from the agricultural flats of the prairie into a network of steep drainages including Applegate Canyon and Little Courtney Canyon. A Lookout Tower on Courtney Butte and various jeep trails suggest a landscape managed for timber and fire overwatch, while numerous named springs like Frazier Spring and Lost Prairie Spring highlight the critical nature of water sources on the ridges above Buford Creek.