2023 Map of Troy

About this map

Troy sits at the confluence where the Wenaha River joins the Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic River, a deep canyon landscape where the border between Oregon and Washington crosses high plateaus. This 2023 survey illustrates a region defined by dramatic vertical relief, from the low-lying Lightle Flat to the towering heights of Eden Ridge and Powwatka Ridge. The settlement pattern follows the high benches above the river breaks, most notably at Bartlett and Grouse Flat, where the local history is anchored by the Bartlett Cem and markers of early rural life like Grouse Flat School Rd. The map details a complex network of canyons including taxsáwkt Canyon, Whitmore Canyon, and Shuman Canyon, which carve through the volcanic geology of the Columbia Plateau. This modern record serves as an essential tool for understanding the contemporary state of these protected river corridors and the enduring mountain communities of the Wallowa country.