Unity Ranger Station

The Unity Ranger Station comprises five primary buildings and a 60-foot fire lookout tower constructed in rustic architectural style using native lava stone, wood framing, and wooden shingles that harmonize with the surrounding Wallowa-Whitman National Forest landscape.

Built between 1936 and 1938 by Civilian Conservation Corps crews, the station served as the administrative center for the Unity Ranger District covering approximately 194,000 acres until road improvements led to its closure as a district headquarters in 2002.

The station exemplifies the rustic architectural movement that emphasized harmony with natural landscapes, featuring decorative pine tree logos on gable ends and native materials that reflect the pioneering spirit of early forest service conservation efforts.

Located at coordinates 44.4354°N latitude and -118.187°W longitude at 4,038 feet elevation, the station is accessible via Oregon Route 245 from Baker City and currently houses Forest Service fire crews during summer months.

The station contains two ranger residences including one building moved from another research station in 1953, making it a rare example of relocated Forest Service architecture that maintains its original rustic design integrity.

Location: Baker County

Architects: United States Forest Service

Architectural style: rustic architecture

GPS coordinates: 44.43540,-118.18700

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:53