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Joseph

Oregon, United States · North America

About Joseph

Joseph is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Enterprise, 46km from Hells Canyon.

Joseph is a town located in Oregon, United States. With a population of 1,063, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Joseph sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Joseph to your route.

About Joseph

The Alvin M. and Betty Josephy Library of Western History and Culture is a private, non-circulating SAGE-affiliated library located in Joseph, Oregon, United States. It is located on the second floor of the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture. It is based on the collection and writings of historian and Native American

Read more advocate Alvin M. Josephy, Jr. and his wife Betty. In the library's own words, it "honors Alvin's work as a historian of and advocate for American Indians, and Alvin and Betty's commitment to literature, history, the arts, the West, and to the people of all colors and backgrounds who have lived in and loved the West."

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Where is Joseph located?

Joseph is located in Oregon, United States, North America. The coordinates are 45.3543 latitude, -117.2296 longitude.

What is the population of Joseph?

Joseph has a population of approximately 1,063 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,063
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Oregon
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
45.3543, -117.2296

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Worth the detour from Joseph

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Wallowa Lake Tramway

The steepest four-passenger gondola in North America, rising 3,700 vertical feet in 15 minutes to the 8,150-foot summit of Mount Howard above the Wallowa Mountains, sometimes called the Oregon Alps.

5 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Hells Canyon

The deepest river gorge in North America at 7,993 feet, cut by the Snake River along the Oregon-Idaho border and deeper than the Grand Canyon. Reached by the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and gravel overlook spurs.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Joseph

  • Right hereWallowa Lake TramwayThe steepest four-passenger gondola in North America, rising 3,700 vertical feet in 15 minutes to the 8,150-foot summit of Mount Howard above the Wallowa Mountains, sometimes called the Oregon Alps.

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