Wallowa Lake, 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 Wallowa Lake, Wallowa County.
| City | Wallowa Lake |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Wallowa |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.3041 |
| Longitude | -117.2117 |
| Population | 105 |
| Density | 24.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Wallowa Lake is a locality in Wallowa County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 105. The population density is 24.4 people per km². Wallowa Lake is located at 45.3041°N, 117.2117°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97846.
Wallowa Lake, a sapphire gem cradled by the majestic Wallowa Mountains, offers a panorama of raw, untamed beauty. It lies 75.8 miles south-east of Walla Walla, WA (from Walla Walla, WA: bearing 133°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-south-east of Enterprise. Towering granite peaks, their summits often dusted with remnants of winter snow even in the height of summer, loom over the tranquil waters. Below, dense forests of pine and fir cloak the lower slopes, a verdant carpet that gives way to alpine meadows ablaze with wildflowers in season. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean scent of evergreen and cool mountain water, especially potent in the hushed stillness of dawn. The lake's shape, a long, slender finger of blue, reflects the dramatic contours of the surrounding landscape with an almost startling clarity. The history of Wallowa Lake is deeply intertwined with the Nez Perce people, who considered this valley their ancestral homeland. The echoes of their presence can still be felt, a quiet reverence for the land that predates the arrival of settlers. Later, the allure of its natural splendor drew prospectors and eventually tourism, shaping the local economy. Today, while agriculture, particularly ranching on the valley floor, remains a vital part of the region, the lifeblood of Wallowa Lake flows strongly through its appeal as a gateway to outdoor adventure. Hiking trails wind through the wilderness, leading to breathtaking vistas, and the clear waters beckon anglers and boaters. The small, close-knit communities surrounding the lake possess a distinct character, one of hardy independence and a deep appreciation for the profound quiet of their mountain home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wallowa Lake, 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 Wallowa Lake and Wallowa County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Wallowa Lake 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 Wallowa Lake 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. |