Joseph Oregon Map
Joseph, 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 Joseph, Wallowa County.
Interactive Map of Joseph, Oregon
| City | Joseph |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Wallowa |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.354319 |
| Longitude | -117.229613 |
| Population | 1,054 |
| Density | 464.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Joseph, Oregon
Joseph is a locality in Wallowa County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,054. The population density is 464.2 people per km². Joseph is located at 45.3543°N, 117.2296°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97846.
Joseph rests at the base of the Wallowa Mountains, a colossal rampart of granite and pine that spills down into the valley floor. It lies 72.8 miles south-east of Walla Walla, WA (from Walla Walla, WA: bearing 132°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-south-east of Enterprise. Here, the air itself seems to hold the cool breath of high country, a subtle scent of Douglas fir and damp earth that clings to the landscape. The land slopes gently, a mosaic of ranches and fields stitched together by the languid curve of the Wallowa River, its waters reflecting the immense, ever-shifting sky. Autumn paints the aspens in fiery hues, a brief, brilliant spectacle before the quiet descent into winter's long sleep, and the light at dusk, a bruised purple bleeding into rose, softens the stark angles of the peaks. The history of Joseph is deeply entwined with the Nez Perce people, whose ancestral lands embraced this valley, and the subsequent influx of settlers drawn by the promise of fertile ground and mineral wealth. The town itself, a cluster of weathered buildings, carries the quiet dignity of a place that has weathered many seasons, its economy still tethered to ranching and the bounty of the land, with a growing appreciation for the artistic endeavors that echo the natural beauty surrounding it. The nearby Eagle Cap Wilderness, a vast expanse of alpine lakes and rugged trails, draws hikers and adventurers, a testament to the enduring wildness of this corner of Oregon, a wildness that has shaped the character of Joseph and its people.
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About This Joseph Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Joseph, 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 Joseph and Wallowa County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Joseph 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 Joseph 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. |
