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Wamic Oregon Map

Explore Wamic, Oregon, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Wamic, Oregon

How to Use This Wamic, Oregon Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Wamic, Oregon. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Oregon or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Wamic.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityWamic
StateOregon (OR)
CountyWasco County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude45.225619
Longitude-121.292667
Population123
Density39.4 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code97063
Area Code503, 971
County SeatThe Dalles
School DistrictSouth Wasco County School District 1

About Wamic, Oregon

Wamic is a locality in Wasco County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 123. The population density is 39.4 people per km². Wamic is located at 45.2256°N, 121.2927°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97063.

Wamic occupies a quiet shelf of land where the transition from dense timber to open eastern plateau begins to soften the horizon. It lies 25.7 miles south of The Dalles, OR (from The Dalles, OR: bearing 190°T), and is situated 32.1 miles north of Warm Springs. Threemile Creek carves a persistent, winding path through the landscape, its seasonal pulse dictating the rhythm of the surrounding meadows and the way the light catches the tall, drying grasses at dusk. Beyond the immediate fields, the terrain rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Cascade Range, which anchors the western view. Nearby, the water of Pine Hollow Reservoir holds a steady, reflective stillness, serving as a focal point for the basin that defines the local topography. The air here carries a distinct, sharp clarity, smelling of dry pine needles and the cooling earth that emerges as the sun dips behind the western ridges.

Wamic maintains a slow, deliberate pace that reflects its long-standing connection to the land and the endurance of those who first broke this soil. The proximity of the Oregon Trail National Historic Trail serves as a quiet reminder of the westward movement that once pressed through these corridors, leaving behind a legacy of resilience that persists in the local economy. Agriculture and forestry remain the primary threads of daily life, drawing upon the resources of Pine Hollow to sustain a modest but sturdy existence. For those seeking the rugged character of the region, the nearby White River Falls offers a dramatic display of geological force, while the Ball Point Trail provides a path for those who wish to traverse the higher ground. Life in Wamic unfolds with a quiet consistency, grounded in the seasonal cycles of the plateaus and the enduring presence of the landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Wamic Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 078° E
  • White River Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 303° NW
  • Oregon Trail National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 1.8 mi, 160° S · 1,027 acres
  • Mt. Hood National Forest (National Forest) — 2.6 mi, 345° N · 1.1M acres
  • White River Segment D (Wild & Scenic River) — 3.3 mi, 164° S · 3,651 acres
  • Badger Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 5.1 mi, 325° NW · 29k acres
  • Badger Creek National Recreation Trail (National Trail) — 5.2 mi, 294° NW · 13 acres
  • White River Segment E (Wild & Scenic River) — 5.4 mi, 085° E · 624 acres
  • Lower White River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 6.3 mi, 206° SW · 1,124 acres
  • The Incurable Hobbyist (Gallery) — 10.3 mi, 092° E
  • Gumjuwac-Tolo Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 10.6 mi, 305° NW
  • Fifteenmile Creek Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 10.6 mi, 346° N · 546 acres
  • West Point (Viewpoint) — 10.6 mi, 306° NW
  • Mount Hood National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.0 mi, 348° N · 35k acres
  • Dufur Historical Society (Museum) — 17.5 mi, 027° NE
  • Gnarl Ridge Shelter Remains (Historic Ruins) — 19.7 mi, 299° NW
  • Susannah Lee Barlow & Samuel Kimbrough Barlow (Monument) — 23.0 mi, 284° W
  • Clackamas Lake Historic Guard Station (Attraction) — 24.0 mi, 249° W
  • Ramona Falls (Attraction) — 25.8 mi, 295° NW
  • Pulpit Rock (Monument) — 26.0 mi, 011° N
  • Upper Sandy Guard Station Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 26.1 mi, 294° NW
  • Rorick House Museum (Museum) — 26.1 mi, 011° N
  • End of the Oregon Trail Landmark (Monument) — 26.4 mi, 011° N
  • National Neon Sign Museum (Museum) — 26.5 mi, 011° N
  • Shaniko Historic Historic Stage Coach Stop (Attraction) — 30.5 mi, 120° SE
  • The Fruit Company (Museum) — 31.4 mi, 341° N
  • Mosier Totem Pole (Public Artwork) — 32.1 mi, 351° N
  • SA Kitesurf Adventures (Attraction) — 32.5 mi, 000° N
  • Wildwood Recreation Site (Nature Reserve) — 35.0 mi, 285° W

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About This Wamic Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wamic, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.225619, -121.292667. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Wamic includes the ZIP code (97063), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Wasco County (The Dalles), and school district assignment (South Wasco County School District 1).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.