Granite Oregon Map
Explore Granite, Oregon, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Granite, Oregon
| City | Granite |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Grant County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 44.809313 |
| Longitude | -118.417724 |
| Population | 32 |
| Density | 33.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 97877 |
| Area Code | 541 |
| County Seat | Canyon City |
| School District | Prairie City School District 4 |
About Granite, Oregon
Granite is a locality in Grant County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 32. The population density is 33.2 people per km². Granite is located at 44.8093°N, 118.4177°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Granite is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 97877.Granite occupies a rugged, high-altitude basin defined by the persistent, cold flow of Bull Run Creek. It lies 28.7 miles west of Baker City, OR (from Baker City, OR: bearing 275°T), and is situated 39.1 miles south-southwest of La Grande. The landscape surrounding Granite remains dominated by the sprawling, dense timberlands of the Whitman National Forest, which press against the edges of the settlement with an imposing, evergreen silence. Big Gordon Gulch creates a natural, low-lying depression that shelters the terrain, while the sharp, distant silhouette of the Blue Mountains defines the horizon to the west. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Beaver Meadows mirror the sky, and those seeking the solitude of the high country often traverse the steep, rocky paths of Golars Goat Trail to reach the upper ridges.
Gold mining once dictated the pulse of Granite, leaving behind a weathered landscape where the earth still bears the scars of deep, historical excavation. Today, the economy leans into a slower existence, marked by the seasonal rhythms of the forest and the persistent, quiet independence of those who choose to live far from the reach of larger centers. The air carries a crisp, thin quality that sharpens the edges of every sound, from the shift of gravel underfoot to the distant murmur of Bull Run Creek. Remnants of the past linger in the weathered wood of old structures, standing as quiet witnesses to an era when the promise of mineral wealth drew settlers to this remote, high-altitude expanse.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Whitman National Forest (National Forest) — 0.3 mi, 303° NW · 1.3M acres
- Umatilla National Forest (National Forest) — 0.6 mi, 353° N · 1.4M acres
- Clear And Granite Creeks Anadromous Fish Rehab. Area Anadromous Spawning Area (National Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 275° W · 1,152 acres
- North Fork John Day Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 2.0 mi, 294° NW · 121k acres
- Granite Creek National Recreation Trail (National Trail) — 5.2 mi, 297° NW · 4 acres
- North Fork John Day, Oregon Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 6.3 mi, 009° N · 13k acres
- North Fork John Day River-Granite Creek National Recreation Trail (National Trail) — 6.4 mi, 330° NW · 27 acres
- Vinegar Hill-Indian Rock Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 6.7 mi, 220° SW
- North Powder, Oregon Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 10.6 mi, 064° NE · 2,124 acres
- Hunt Mountain Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 17.2 mi, 078° E
- Baker Valley Overlook (Viewpoint) — 17.8 mi, 050° NE
- Elkhorn Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 19.4 mi, 049° NE
- 45th Parallel (Monument) — 28.3 mi, 062° NE
- Salt Lick (Public Artwork) — 28.9 mi, 094° E
- Monument Rock Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 30.5 mi, 175° S · 20k acres
- Oregon Trail Historical Monument (Monument) — 33.0 mi, 090° E
- Old La Grande Highschool marker (Monument) — 38.8 mi, 024° NE
- Grant County Historical Museum (Museum) — 39.1 mi, 222° SW
- French Cabin (Ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 46.1 mi, 191° S
- Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 50.4 mi, 358° N
- Cedar Grove Botanical Area (Nature Reserve) — 55.8 mi, 234° SW
- Tamastslikt Cultural Institute (Museum) — 59.6 mi, 349° N
- Blue Basin (Attraction) — 61.0 mi, 256° W
- Heritage Station Museum (Museum) — 62.1 mi, 343° N
- Umatilla County Museum (Museum) — 62.1 mi, 343° N
- Pendleton Underground Tour (Attraction) — 62.2 mi, 343° N
- Pendleton Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 62.4 mi, 343° N
- Phillip W. Schneider State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 62.8 mi, 236° SW
- Black Canyon East Trailhead (Attraction) — 65.3 mi, 240° SW
- Little Alps Day Use Area (Attraction) — 66.8 mi, 061° NE
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About This Granite Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Granite, Oregon. Coordinates: 44.809313, -118.417724. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Granite includes the ZIP code (97877), telephone area code (541), county seat of Grant County (Canyon City), and school district assignment (Prairie City School District 4).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
