Explore Brookings, 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 Brookings, 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 Brookings.
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 | Brookings |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Curry County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 42.072408 |
| Longitude | -124.304909 |
| Population | 6,744 |
| Density | 628.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 97415 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Gold Beach |
| School District | Brookings-Harbor School District 17 |
Brookings reveals its character through the constant, rhythmic pulse of the Pacific Ocean meeting a rugged shoreline. It lies 55.7 miles west-southwest of Grants Pass, OR (from Grants Pass, OR: bearing 242°T), and is situated 0.8 miles west of Harbor. Macklyn Creek winds its way through the landscape, carving a quiet path toward the salt air and the expanse of the horizon. To the east, the distant, imposing silhouette of the Klamath Mountains anchors the view, reminding those who dwell here of the vast terrain beyond the immediate coast. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Gray Flat toward the jagged edges of the shore, where Table Rock stands as a permanent fixture amidst the shifting tides. Stout Park offers a sanctuary of greenery, grounding the environment with a stillness that contrasts with the restless energy of the surf.
Brookings grew from the necessity of harnessing the raw, abundant resources of a temperate rainforest, shifting from early lumber production to a diverse modern economy. The local industry has long been defined by the harvest of the sea and the cultivation of the soil, particularly the vibrant lily bulb trade that once claimed international renown. Commerce here remains tethered to the natural cycles of the region, where the cold, moist climate fosters a unique agricultural output. Even as the workforce has adapted to contemporary demands, the economic identity of Brookings remains deeply rooted in the practical labor of the woods and the water. This persistent connection to the land and the Pacific Ocean provides a steady, enduring foundation for those who build their lives here.
Brookings maintains an atmosphere defined by the intersection of maritime heritage and the quietude of a coastal outpost. Residents often spend their afternoons walking the Elk Mountain Trail, where the air grows heavy with the scent of pine and brine. The community honors its local traditions through seasonal gatherings that celebrate the bounty of the Pacific Ocean, drawing neighbors together under the soft, gray light of the coast. While the pace of daily existence remains unhurried, the influence of the region attracts those who appreciate the solitude offered by the presence of Yontocket Slough in the nearby wilderness. Notable individuals like the author Ken Kesey spent time in this corner of the world, finding a distinct clarity in the landscape that informs the wider cultural imagination. The enduring spirit of Brookings is found in this subtle balance between the wild, untamed coastline and the deliberate, measured lives of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brookings, Oregon. Coordinates: 42.072408, -124.304909. 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 Brookings includes the ZIP code (97415), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Curry County (Gold Beach), and school district assignment (Brookings-Harbor School District 17).
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. |