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1964 Map of Wallowa

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Wallowa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Wallowa River valley serves as the central artery for this 1964 topographic study, revised in the early 1980s to reflect the evolving landscape of northeastern Oregon. The town of Wallowa sits at the junction of the river and the Union Pacific railroad, characterized by its grid layout, local Athletic Field, and nearby Wallowa Cem. The surrounding terrain transitions sharply from the level agricultural lands of Diamond Prairie and Goebel Flat to the steep, timbered draws of the Wallowa National Forest.

Evidence of local ranching and aviation history is visible through features like the Sasser Landing Strip and a complex network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Lower Valley Ditch and Clear Water Ditch. Smaller rural nodes such as Boyd and Sevier are documented alongside family-named landmarks like Bramlet Memorial Cem and Hays Canyon. This map provides a detailed look at the water-dependent economy of the region, tracing numerous springs and canyons that feed into the main river system.