Carlton Oregon Map

About Carlton, Oregon

Carlton is a locality in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,759. The population density is 1040.0 people per km². Carlton is located at 45.2943°N, 123.1765°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97111.

Carlton rests in a valley cradled by rolling hills, a landscape painted in the deep greens of Douglas fir and the softer hues of cultivated vineyards. It lies 5.9 miles north of McMinnville, OR (from McMinnville, OR: bearing 11°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west of Newberg. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and ripening grapes that seems to cling to the very essence of the place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent clouds, has a particular quality, a diffused luminescence that softens edges and lends a gentle glow to the weathered barns and neat rows of vines that march across the slopes. The Yamhill River, a ribbon of silver, threads its way through the periphery, its quiet murmur a constant, understated presence in the otherwise tranquil setting. This is a land shaped by the earth's bounty and the persistent spirit of its people, a place where a rich history of agriculture, particularly wine-making, has blossomed. Carlton's roots are tied to the fertile soil of the Willamette Valley, a region that has, over decades, become synonymous with world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The local economy thrives on this vinicultural success, with tasting rooms and wineries dotting the surrounding countryside, drawing visitors eager to sample the fruits of this labor. Beyond the vineyards, the town itself retains a charmingly unhurried pace, its main street a collection of historic buildings that whisper stories of earlier days, a palpable sense of continuity binding the present to the past.

About This Carlton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carlton, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.294282, -123.176495. 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 Carlton and Yamhill County.

Detailed location data for Carlton includes the ZIP code (97111), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Yamhill County (McMinnville), and school district assignment (Yamhill-Carlton School District 1). 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 Carlton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.