Lostine Oregon Map

About Lostine, Oregon

Lostine is a locality in Wallowa County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 255. The population density is 247.2 people per km². Lostine is located at 45.4874°N, 117.4296°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97857.

Lostine rests in a high mountain valley, a quiet sentinel at the edge of the Wallowa Mountains. It lies 59.4 miles south-east of Walla Walla, WA (from Walla Walla, WA: bearing 132°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west-north-west of Enterprise. The air here, thin and crisp, carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant perfume of the wild. Sagebrush, tenacious and silver-green, blankets the lower slopes that rise dramatically to meet sky, their jagged peaks often dusted with snow even as the valley floor basks in summer's golden light. The Lostine River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the landscape, its voice a murmur of stones and currents, a living artery feeding the meadows and the scattered homesteads that dot the terrain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-dramatic clouds, paints the mountainsides in hues of ochre and deep violet, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle. The history of Lostine is etched into the very bones of this place, a story of hardy pioneers who sought refuge and sustenance in this remote corner of Oregon. Ranching and agriculture have long been the lifeblood of Lostine, the rich soil yielding hay and grain under the watchful gaze of the surrounding peaks. The legacy of the Nez Perce people, who once traversed these valleys, whispers in the wind, a silent testament to the enduring spirit of this land. Today, the economy still leans on the bounty of the earth, but a growing appreciation for the wild beauty draws visitors who seek the quiet grandeur of the nearby wilderness areas, finding in Lostine a peaceful gateway to adventure and a deep connection to the untamed heart of the mountains.

About This Lostine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lostine, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.487369, -117.429626. 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 Lostine and Wallowa County.

Detailed location data for Lostine includes the ZIP code (97857), telephone area code (541), county seat of Wallowa County (Enterprise), and school district assignment (Wallowa School District 12). 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 Lostine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.