Cape Meares Oregon Map

About Cape Meares, Oregon

Cape Meares is a locality in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 225. The population density is 21.2 people per km². Cape Meares is located at 45.4898°N, 123.9587°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97141.

Cape Meares juts out into the Pacific with a rugged, windswept grandeur, a sentinel of ancient Sitka spruce and Douglas fir clinging tenaciously to its steep slopes. It lies 41.1 miles west of Forest Grove, OR (from Forest Grove, OR: bearing 267°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west-north-west of Tillamook. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the deep, damp perfume of evergreen needles, a constant reminder of the wild ocean that defines its western edge. Waves, sometimes a playful froth and other times a thundering roar, perpetually sculpt the shoreline, gnawing at the basalt cliffs and scattering driftwood like forgotten bones. Below, narrow beaches of dark, fine sand offer fleeting moments of calm between the ocean's insistent attentions, often shrouded in the mist that rolls in with the afternoon tide, softening the sharp contours of the land into a muted watercolor. For generations, the bounty of the sea has been the lifeblood of this place, shaping its character and sustaining its people through the unpredictable rhythms of the Pacific. Commercial fishing once thrived, its boats dotting the horizon, though the industry has since adapted to the changing tides, with aquaculture and recreational fishing now playing a more prominent role. The iconic Cape Meares Lighthouse, a steadfast beacon against the encroaching fog, stands as a silent witness to the maritime history that permeates the very soil of Cape Meares, a testament to the enduring human connection with this formidable coastline. The land remembers the journeys of explorers and the quiet lives of those who found solace and sustenance in its wild embrace, a layered history whispered by the wind through the gnarled branches of the coastal trees.

About This Cape Meares Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cape Meares, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.489825, -123.958742. 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 Cape Meares and Tillamook County.

Detailed location data for Cape Meares includes the ZIP code (97141), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Tillamook County (Tillamook), and school district assignment (Tillamook School District 9). 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 Cape Meares is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.