2020 Map of Zangar Junction

About this map

The Walla Walla River carves a path through this corner of the Pacific Northwest, where the borders of Washington and Oregon meet near the Walla Walla Valley. This modern survey reveals a landscape of high bluffs and deep canyons, most notably Vansycle Bluff and Rita Bluff, which overlook the complex drainage systems of Vansycle Canyon and Warm Springs Canyon. The settlement pattern is characterized by quiet junctions and rural routes, with Zangar Junction and Reese serving as the primary named locales. The transition from the river bottom to the high plateaus is marked by a network of local roads and paths, including the Wallula Horse Trail, showing how the modern transport network still follows the natural contours of the steep valley walls. Local family or descriptive names are preserved in thoroughfares like Cooper Crossing Rd and Hatch Grade Rd.