Imnaha, Oregon

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Imnaha is an unincorporated community at the confluence of Little Sheep Creek and the Imnaha River in Wallowa County, Oregon. Its elevation is 599 m (1965 ft). In 2003 its population was estimated to be 12 (180 if including nearby ranches).

Oregon Route 350 connects Imnaha to the nearest incorporated city, Joseph, Oregon, 48 km (30 mi) to the west.

According to Oregon Geographic Names, the name Imnaha means "Chief Imna's territory." The post office in Imnaha opened January 4, 1885.

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• Imnaha, Oregon is at coordinates 45°33′34″N 116°50′01″W / 45.5593, -116.8337 (Imnaha, Oregon)Coordinates: 45°33′34″N 116°50′01″W / 45.5593, -116.8337 (Imnaha, Oregon)
• Visiting Oregon at its outer edge: a bear-and-snake feed in Imnaha (Foster Church, The Oregonian, October 19, 2003)
• Imnaha Wild and Scenic River (NPS.gov)

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