Oregon Illinois Map

About Oregon, Illinois

Oregon is a locality in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,851. The population density is 765.6 people per km². Oregon is located at 42.0148°N, 89.3323°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61061.

Oregon, Illinois, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the generous flow of the Rock River, its banks a gentle embrace for fertile farmland. It lies 21.5 miles south-west of Rockford, IL (from Rockford, IL: bearing 215°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-south-west of Byron. The terrain here is a subtle undulation, a rolling expanse where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy Illinois sky. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like patient arms, punctuate the open spaces, offering dappled shade in the warmer months. The air itself carries a quiet stillness, broken only by the distant hum of farm machinery or the call of a crow, a testament to the unhurried pace of life. This is a place where history whispers from weathered barns and the quiet dignity of Victorian homes. Oregon was established in the mid-19th century, its early settlers drawn by the rich soil and the promise of a life built on the land. The local economy has long been tied to agriculture, with generations of families tending the same fields, their livelihoods a direct conversation with the seasons. The iconic Blackhawk Statue, a sentinel overlooking the river, stands as a proud reminder of the region's indigenous heritage and the enduring spirit of the land. The rhythm of Oregon is one of steady growth, a quiet confidence that comes from roots dug deep into the Illinois prairie.

About This Oregon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Oregon, Illinois 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 Oregon and Ogle County.

Detailed location data for Oregon includes the ZIP code (61061), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Ogle County (Oregon), and school district assignment (Oregon Community Unit School District 220). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oregon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.