1982 Map of Wallowa

About this map

The Grande Ronde River and its deep-cut canyons dominate the landscape of Northeast Oregon in the early 1980s, where traditional timber and ranching activities meet the protected reaches of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Small ranching settlements and former logging sites are scattered throughout the region, including Maxville, Powwatka, and Flora. The Union Pacific railroad tracks follow the winding course of the Wallowa River through Minam and into the valley toward Wallowa. Higher elevations are defined by long, narrow landforms such as Powwatka Ridge and Eden Ridge, punctuated by fire observation points like the Courtney Butte Lookout. This map captures a transition period in land management, showing the interface between the Umatilla National Forest and the rugged canyonlands near the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area boundary.