Blodgett Oregon Map

About Blodgett, Oregon

Blodgett is a locality in Benton County, Oregon, United States. The population density is 49.8 people per km². Blodgett is located at 44.5971°N, 123.5195°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97326.

Blodgett lies cradled in a verdant valley, a place where the soft, rolling hills of Benton County begin to deepen into the forested slopes that climb towards the Coast Range. It lies 12.9 miles west of Corvallis, OR (from Corvallis, OR: bearing 280°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west-north-west of Philomath. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of Douglas fir and cedar, mingling with the sweet perfume of wild blackberry blossoms in the warmer months. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, paints the landscape in hues of emerald and gold, illuminating the patchwork of farms and pastures that dot the terrain. The Willamette River, a vital artery of the region, flows not far from Blodgett, its presence a constant murmur in the background, shaping the very character of the land with its fertile alluvial plains and the occasional flash of silver as a salmon makes its upstream journey. The rhythm of life in Blodgett is dictated by the seasons, by the slow, deliberate turning of the earth and the quiet persistence of nature. The history of Blodgett is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the resourceful spirit of its early settlers, many of whom arrived seeking land to farm and a life away from the crowded eastern cities. The local economy remains rooted in agriculture, with fields of grass seed, berries, and hazelnuts thriving in the rich loam, a continuation of the pioneering spirit that first shaped this place. You can still see the echoes of this past in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of the older farmhouses, each with its own story etched into the wood. While once a more prominent stop along the railway lines that connected the valley, Blodgett has settled into a gentler pace, its distinctive character now defined by the quiet hum of agricultural machinery and the close-knit relationships of its residents, a community that understands the enduring value of hard work and the simple beauty of its Oregon home.

About This Blodgett Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blodgett, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.597064, -123.519549. 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 Blodgett and Benton County.

Detailed location data for Blodgett includes the ZIP code (97326), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Benton County (Corvallis), and school district assignment (Philomath School District 17J). 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 Blodgett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.