Cave Junction Oregon Map

About Cave Junction, Oregon

Cave Junction is a locality in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,691. The population density is 365.0 people per km². Cave Junction is located at 42.1629°N, 123.6481°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97523.

Cave Junction rests in a valley cradled by the rolling hills and steep, forested slopes of the Illinois Valley. It lies 25.1 miles south-west of Grants Pass, OR (from Grants Pass, OR: bearing 221°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north of Takilma. The air here carries the scent of ponderosa pine and damp earth, particularly after a soft rain, and the sun, when it breaks through the canopy, paints the landscape in shifting hues of gold and deep emerald. The Illinois River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the valley, its banks fringed with alder and willow, offering a quiet counterpoint to the rugged grandeur of the surrounding mountains. This is a place where the wildness of nature feels ever-present, a constant murmur beneath the surface of daily life, and the twilight often descends with a profound stillness, broken only by the calls of unseen birds. The economic pulse of Cave Junction has long been tied to the bounty of the land, from the logging that once shaped its character to the more recent embrace of agriculture, particularly the cultivation of fine wines and craft cannabis. The fertile soil, nourished by the river's proximity, allows for a surprising diversity of crops, and the region is dotted with vineyards that catch the afternoon sun. A history of independent spirit and self-reliance marks the people of Cave Junction, a trait perhaps forged by the relative isolation and the challenges and rewards of carving a life from this verdant, somewhat untamed corner of the state. The Illinois Valley State Recreation Area, a jewel of natural beauty, draws visitors to its trails and the serene waters of the Illinois River, a testament to the enduring appeal of this landscape.

About This Cave Junction Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cave Junction, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.162891, -123.648124. 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 Cave Junction and Josephine County.

Detailed location data for Cave Junction includes the ZIP code (97523), telephone area code (541), county seat of Josephine County (Grants Pass), and school district assignment (Three Rivers School District). 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 Cave Junction is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.