Granite Oregon Map
Granite, Oregon — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Granite, Grant County.
Interactive Map of Granite, Oregon
| City | Granite |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Grant |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 44.809313 |
| Longitude | -118.417724 |
| Population | 93 |
| Density | 25.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Granite, Oregon
Granite is a locality in Grant County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 93. The population density is 25.9 people per km². Granite is located at 44.8093°N, 118.4177°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97877.
Granite, Oregon, unfolds in a landscape of rugged beauty, where the earth itself seems to have been sculpted by ancient forces. It lies 85.5 miles south of Whitman, WA (from Whitman, WA: bearing 178°T), and is situated 28.7 miles west of Baker City. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and fir, give way to steeper inclines that hint at the mountains beyond. The air here is crisp, carrying the scent of evergreen needles and damp soil, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, casts a warm, golden light on the weathered wood of the few buildings, illuminating the quiet persistence of life in this high desert country. The very ground underfoot, a mix of gravel and resilient, low-growing vegetation, speaks of a place that demands respect, a place where nature's presence is never far from mind. The history of Granite is intrinsically tied to the earth's bounty, a story etched in the very rock and soil. Once a bustling hub for prospectors drawn by the allure of precious metals, its economy has since shifted, finding a new equilibrium in ranching and the quiet sustenance of the land. The legacy of the mining days lingers, not in grand monuments, but in the subtle contours of the terrain and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Life in Granite moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the needs of livestock, a gentle rhythm that allows for contemplation and a deep connection to the surrounding environment. While the grand avenues of commerce have bypassed this corner of Grant County, a distinct character has bloomed here, a testament to resilience and the quiet dignity of a life lived close to the bone.
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About This Granite Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Granite, Oregon with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Granite and Grant County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Granite is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Granite is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
