Wamic Oregon Map
Wamic, 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 Wamic, Wasco County.
Interactive Map of Wamic, Oregon
| City | Wamic |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Wasco |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.228173 |
| Longitude | -121.269233 |
| Population | 117 |
| Density | 38.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Wamic, Oregon
Wamic is a locality in Wasco County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 117. The population density is 38.4 people per km². Wamic is located at 45.2282°N, 121.2692°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97063.
Wamic rests in a quiet embrace of the Cascade foothills, where the land begins its slow, deliberate climb towards higher elevations. It lies 59.4 miles east-south-east of Gresham, OR (from Gresham, OR: bearing 108°T), and is situated 1.6 miles south-east of Pine Hollow. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked pine and the faintest whisper of distant snowmelt, a crispness that sharpens the edges of the vast, open sky. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of sagebrush, wild grasses, and scattered ponderosa pines, define the immediate landscape, their muted greens and browns shifting with the angle of the sun. Creeks, born from the higher country, meander through shallow ravines, their beds often dry in the summer heat, but their presence a promise of life when the rains return. The character of Wamic is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements have a say in the unfolding of each day. The history of Wamic is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding land, a story of water management and the cultivation of crops that thrive in this semi-arid climate. For generations, the economy has been anchored by the farming and ranching traditions that shaped the early settlement, with an enduring focus on livestock and hardy grains. While the pace of life remains unhurried, a modern undercurrent of tourism has begun to ripple through Wamic, drawn by the nearby recreational opportunities and the unspoiled natural beauty. The distinctiveness of Wamic lies in its unpretentious charm and its connection to the land, a place that feels both timeless and receptive to the changing seasons.
Latest News: Wamic
Loading news…
World News
Loading news-world…
More World News
Loading news-world…
About This Wamic Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Wamic, 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 Wamic and Wasco County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Wamic 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 Wamic 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. |
