Arlington Oregon Map

About Arlington, Oregon

Arlington is a locality in Gilliam County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 690. The population density is 131.2 people per km². Arlington is located at 45.7168°N, 120.2009°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97812.

Arlington sits on the Columbia River's southern bank, a place where the wind whispers secrets through dry grasses and the wide Oregon sky feels close enough to touch. It lies 53.3 miles south-west of Benton, WA (from Benton, WA: bearing 219°T), and is situated 25.6 miles west-south-west of Boardman. The land here is a study in subtle shifts, rolling hills giving way to flatter expanses that stretch towards the distant, blue-hazed mountains. It's a landscape carved by elements, where the sun can be a fierce painter and the rain a gentle sculptor, leaving behind a palette of ochre, sage, and the deep, rich brown of fertile earth. The air itself carries a distinct scent—a blend of sun-baked soil, the faint, sweet perfume of wild sagebrush, and the clean, crisp tang of the river that defines its northern edge. The history of Arlington is tied to the powerful flow of the Columbia, a waterway that has always dictated the terms of life for those who settled here. It was a place of passage, first for native peoples, then for the pioneers who followed the river's promise. The local economy, once driven by the robust timber industry and the hardy spirit of agriculture, now finds its pulse in the steady rhythm of farming and the increasing importance of transportation and logistics, capitalizing on its strategic position along major routes. The enduring character of Arlington is one of quiet resilience, a testament to generations who understood the land's demands and its generous rewards, a place where the past feels present in the enduring strength of its people and the unwavering sweep of its horizons.

About This Arlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arlington, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.716796, -120.200876. 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 Arlington and Gilliam County.

Detailed location data for Arlington includes the ZIP code (97812), telephone area code (541), county seat of Gilliam County (Condon), and school district assignment (Arlington School District 3). 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 Arlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.