Chenoweth Oregon Map

About Chenoweth, Oregon

Chenoweth is a locality in Wasco County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,445. The population density is 106.0 people per km². Chenoweth is located at 45.6276°N, 121.2434°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97058.

Chenoweth rests in a broad, fertile valley where the earth holds a deep, rich scent of turned soil and distant pine. It lies 56.0 miles east of Camas, WA (from Camas, WA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north-west of The Dalles. The landscape here is a study in gentle transitions, from the sun-baked golden grasses of the lower slopes to the darker, more shadowed evergreen forests climbing the higher ridges. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a crispness that hints at the nearby Cascade Mountains, a cool breath against the warmth of the valley floor. The land itself feels ancient, its contours shaped not by sudden upheaval but by the slow, persistent work of water and wind over millennia, a quiet testament to forces beyond human reckoning. The scattered farmsteads, their roofs often weathered to a soft grey, seem to belong to the land, as if they, too, have sprung from the soil. The history of Chenoweth is a story told in the grain elevators that still punctuate the horizon and the quiet hum of agricultural machinery that is the valley's constant soundtrack. This was once a place deeply tied to the railroad and the shipment of wheat, its prosperity measured in bushels and the steady passage of trains that connected it to wider markets. While the agricultural roots remain strong, with orchards and vineyards now sharing the valley with traditional crops, the economy has broadened, embracing a slower, more deliberate pace. The river, a silver ribbon threading through the fields, offers a different kind of beauty, its banks a haven for local wildlife and a quiet place for contemplation, reflecting the vast, often cloud-streaked Oregon sky.

About This Chenoweth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chenoweth, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.62762, -121.243406. 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 Chenoweth and Wasco County.

Detailed location data for Chenoweth includes the ZIP code (97058), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Wasco County (The Dalles), and school district assignment (North Wasco School District 21). 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 Chenoweth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.