Bethany Oregon Map

About Bethany, Oregon

Bethany is a locality in Marion County, Oregon, United States. Bethany is located at 45.0123°N, 122.8179°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97229.

Bethany unfolds across rolling hills, a verdant tapestry where the Willamette Valley's gentle embrace meets the rising shoulders of the Coast Range foothills. It lies 9.3 miles south-south-east of Woodburn, OR (from Woodburn, OR: bearing 169°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-north-east of Hayesville. Sunlight, when it breaks through the persistent Pacific Northwest cloud cover, spills across fields of emerald pasture and the darker, richer greens of Douglas fir and cedar, illuminating the subtle contours of the land. The air here often carries a damp, earthy scent, a perpetual reminder of the rain that nourishes the soil and the mosses that cling to ancient, weathered fence posts. A quiet hum of agricultural life underpins the stillness, punctuated by the distant rumble of a tractor or the occasional bleating of sheep grazing on slopes that seem to breathe with a slow, steady rhythm. The history of Bethany is deeply entwined with the fertile land it occupies, a legacy shaped by settlers drawn to the rich agricultural potential of the valley. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with orchards and berry farms dotting the landscape, their produce making its way to local markets and beyond. This agrarian character persists, a quiet defiance against the encroaching urban sprawl that defines much of the surrounding region. While Bethany itself may not boast grand monuments, its distinctiveness lies in this enduring connection to the earth, a place where the seasons still dictate the pace and where the quiet dignity of hard work is etched into the very soul of the community.

About This Bethany Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bethany, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.012343, -122.817869. 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 Bethany and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Bethany includes the ZIP code (97381), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Marion County (Salem), and school district assignment (Beaverton School District 48J). 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 Bethany is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.