La Grande Oregon Map

About La Grande, Oregon

La Grande is a locality in Union County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of 13,058. The population density is 1096.7 people per km². La Grande is located at 45.3246°N, 118.0877°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97850.

La Grande lies in a wide valley, a broad sweep of land cradled by the Blue Mountains. It lies 52.6 miles south-south-east of Walla Walla, WA (from Walla Walla, WA: bearing 166°T), and is situated 2.4 miles west-south-west of Island City. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of dry grasses and distant pine, a clean, crisp perfume that promises cool evenings. Fields of wheat and alfalfa stretch towards the foothills, their green and gold hues a comforting, familiar quilt under the vast Oregon sky. The Grande Ronde River, a silver ribbon, winds its way through the valley floor, its banks lined with cottonwoods whose leaves shimmer like scattered coins in the sun. The town itself, a collection of sturdy buildings and well-tended homes, feels grounded, unpretentious, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life. The history of La Grande is deeply entwined with the Oregon Trail and the westward expansion, a legacy evident in the enduring spirit of its people. Early settlers were drawn to the fertile valley, establishing ranches and farms that continue to define the local economy, supplemented by the timber industry from the surrounding mountains. The presence of Eastern Oregon University lends a youthful vibrancy, a hum of academic pursuit that mingles with the more established, agricultural pulse of the region. Notably, the historic buildings downtown, some bearing the patina of a century or more, offer a tangible connection to the past, their brick facades whispering stories of pioneers and prosperity. Even the persistent wind that often sweeps through the valley seems to carry echoes of those who first carved a life from this generous, yet demanding, landscape.

About This La Grande Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Grande, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.324577, -118.087719. 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 La Grande and Union County.

Detailed location data for La Grande includes the ZIP code (97850), telephone area code (541), county seat of Union County (La Grande), and school district assignment (La Grande School District 1). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct La Grande is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.