2017 Map of Lostine

About this map

The settlement of Lostine sits at the confluence of the Lostine River and Wallowa River, serving as a gateway to the high-elevation landscapes of the Wallowa National Forest. This 2017 survey reveals a sophisticated water management system defined by numerous gravity-fed channels, including the Westside-Ditch, Cross Country Ditch, and Poley-Allen Ditch, which redirect river flow across the valley floor to support the region's agricultural interests. Moving south from the valley, the terrain rises sharply into the timbered slopes of Huckleberry Mtn and Sheep Ridge. The presence of Lostine Reservoir and various family-named features like McCoy Flats and Womack Basin illustrate how the geography is defined by both industrial water engineering and localized homestead history. From the depths of Allen Canyon to the heights of Wades Point, the map documents a place where mountain hydrology and valley ranching are inextricably linked.