Ashland Oregon Map

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.

About This Ashland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ashland, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.194576, -122.709477. 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.

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). 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 Ashland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.