1964 Map of Zangar Junction

About this map

The Walla Walla River winds through a landscape defined by the intersection of state borders and critical transport infrastructure in the mid-1960s. Along the river’s north bank, the Union Northern Pacific rail line connects small settlements like Zangar Junction and Reese, while the southern hills are marked by the deep cuts of Vansycle Canyon and Ninemile Canyon. This area serves as a transition point between the higher elevations of Umatilla Co in Oregon and the river valley of Walla Walla Co in Washington. The presence of Lake Wallula at a normal pool elevation of 340 feet illustrates the managed hydrology of the region, while landmarks like Warm Springs and the Northern Trail provide evidence of the older routes and natural resources that influenced early settlement and movement through this cross-border corridor.