Explore Ashland, Oregon, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ashland, Oregon. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Oregon or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Ashland.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Ashland |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 42.194576 |
| Longitude | -122.709477 |
| Population | 21,360 |
| Density | 1242.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 97520 |
| Area Code | 541 |
| County Seat | Medford |
| School District | Ashland School District 5 |
Ashland reveals its presence through the steady, rhythmic passage of Ashland Creek, which carves a path through the landscape toward the distant, hazy blue of the Klamath Mountains. It lies 12.5 miles southeast of Medford, OR (from Medford, OR: bearing 137°T), and is situated 5.4 miles southeast of Talent. The air here holds a crisp, maritime quality, as the town sits only nineteen miles from the open coastline where salt-heavy winds occasionally drift inland. Meyer Memorial Lake sits at the very heart of the community, its placid surface reflecting the shifting grays of the sky and the dense, dark green of the nearby woodland. Travelers often venture toward Helms Cove, a quiet reach of water that tempers the climate and brings a cooling moisture to the surrounding hills. Just a mile away, the rugged topography of Roca Canyon adds a dramatic verticality to the terrain, grounding the horizon in stone and shadow.
Ashland grew from the persistent labor of those who recognized the value of the region's abundant water and fertile soil. The local economy thrives on a blend of small-scale industry and a deep commitment to the land, drawing sustenance from the timber resources of the Mill Creek Plantation. Early settlers looked to the creeks and the nearby forests to establish a foundation for trade, fostering a spirit of self-reliance that persists in the modern marketplace. Today, the economic pulse of Ashland remains tied to the careful stewardship of its natural resources and a measured approach to growth. Commerce here feels deliberate, favoring local craftsmanship and sustainable practices that honor the history of the valley’s development. The quiet industry of the region ensures that the pace of life remains slow, deliberate, and deeply connected to the seasons.
Cultural life in Ashland centers on the vibrant, verdant space of Lithia Park, where the community gathers to enjoy the subtle interplay of light and shadow beneath the canopy. The town pulses with a creative energy that attracts those who value the arts, often drawing visitors who spend their afternoons traversing the Mount Ashland Trail to witness the expanse of the region from above. Notable figures like the actor Bruce Campbell have found a sense of place here, drawn by the town’s distinct character and the intellectual warmth of its residents. Annual events bring a festive, communal spirit to the streets, transforming ordinary days into occasions for shared celebration and connection. Ashland maintains a unique identity, defined by a thoughtful intersection of quiet natural wonder and a refined, enduring cultural vitality.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ashland, Oregon. Coordinates: 42.194576, -122.709477. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Ashland includes the ZIP code (97520), telephone area code (541), county seat of Jackson County (Medford), and school district assignment (Ashland School District 5).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |