Alsea Oregon Map
Alsea, 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 Alsea, Benton County.
Interactive Map of Alsea, Oregon
| City | Alsea |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Benton |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 44.38151 |
| Longitude | -123.596494 |
| Population | 201 |
| Density | 222.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Alsea, Oregon
Alsea is a locality in Benton County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 201. The population density is 222.6 people per km². Alsea is located at 44.3815°N, 123.5965°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97324.
Alsea lies in a broad, verdant valley where the Alsea River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves its persistent path through rolling hills cloaked in Douglas fir and western hemlock. It lies 20.8 miles south-west of Corvallis, OR (from Corvallis, OR: bearing 233°T), and is situated 15.7 miles south-west of Philomath. The air here, especially after a morning mist has burned off, carries the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor and the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild roses clinging to weathered fences. Sunlight, when it finds its way through the dense canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating patches of fern and moss on the forest’s edge. The landscape itself feels ancient, a quiet testament to the slow, enduring work of water and time, its contours shaped by eons of rain and the gentle, relentless flow of the river that gives the valley its name. The history of Alsea is deeply entwined with its natural bounty, a legacy of logging and fishing that shaped its early economy and continues to imbue its character. For generations, the Alsea River served as a vital artery, not only for the transport of timber felled from the surrounding slopes but also as a rich source of sustenance, its waters teeming with salmon. While the days of large-scale logging have largely receded, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land remain palpable. The local economy now leans more towards smaller-scale agriculture, artisanal crafts, and the quiet draw of the natural beauty that surrounds Alsea, attracting those who seek a slower, more grounded way of life, where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates the pulse of the day.
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About This Alsea Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Alsea, 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 Alsea and Benton County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Alsea 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 Alsea 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. |
