2020 Map of Wallowa

About this map

The town of Wallowa and its surrounding agricultural flats occupy the center of this landscape, where the Wallowa River receives numerous tributaries descending from the high country. To the west, the steep slopes of the Wallowa National Forest rise abruptly from the valley floor, featuring landmarks like Smith Mtn and Big Canyon. The map records a complex irrigation network essential to the region's ranching, including the Lower Valley Ditch, Chamberlin Ditch, and Clear Water Ditch. Local history is anchored by sites such as the Bramlet Memorial Cem and the Nez Perce National Historical Park near Tick Hill. This survey highlights the intersection of protected wilderness and the managed waters of Lower Valley, documenting the spatial relationship between mountain drainages like Hays Canyon and the developed settlement of Diamond Prairie.