1954 Map of Imnaha

About this map

The Imnaha River carves a deep path through the eastern edge of the Wallowa National Forest, defining a landscape of high ridges and narrow canyons in mid-century Oregon. Settlement patterns here follow the water and the grazing land, with numerous family-named landmarks such as the Steen Ranch, Austin Ranch, and Simmons Ranch dotting the drainages. The influence of the ranching economy is evident in features like the Chesnimnus Cow Camp and the small gathering point of Zumwalt, where the Zumwalt Sch had already been vacated by the 1950s.