Ashland Oregon Map
Ashland, 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 Ashland, Jackson County.
Interactive Map of Ashland, Oregon
| City | Ashland |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Jackson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 42.194576 |
| Longitude | -122.709477 |
| Population | 21,259 |
| Density | 1241.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Ashland, Oregon
Ashland is a locality in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of 21,259. The population density is 1241.8 people per km². Ashland is located at 42.1946°N, 122.7095°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97520.
Ashland rests in a valley cradled by the Siskiyou Mountains, where the Rogue River's tributary, Ashland Creek, carves a gentle path through the terrain. It lies 12.5 miles south-east of Medford, OR (from Medford, OR: bearing 137°T), and is situated 5.4 miles south-east of Talent. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, mingling with the fainter, sweeter perfume of blooming fruit trees in orchards that cling to the lower slopes. Sunlight, filtered through the tall fir and oak, paints shifting mosaics on the quiet streets, illuminating the vibrant greens of meticulously tended gardens and the weathered charm of historic brick buildings. The surrounding hills, cloaked in a dense forest that seems to breathe with a quiet, persistent life, rise steeply, their contours softened by the haze of distance and the changing light. The lifeblood of Ashland has long been tied to the earth and its bounty, transitioning from its early days as a logging and agricultural center. The fertile soil, nourished by the mountain streams, still supports significant fruit and nut production, a legacy that whispers through the local farmers' markets. More recently, Ashland has cultivated a reputation as a cultural hub, most notably for its internationally renowned Shakespeare Festival, which draws visitors from far and wide to its outdoor stages. This artistic fervor has infused the town with a unique character, a blend of bucolic tranquility and creative dynamism, attracting a community that appreciates both the natural splendor of its setting and the sophisticated arts that have taken root here.
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About This Ashland Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ashland, 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 Ashland and Jackson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ashland 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 Ashland 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. |
