Clatskanie Oregon Map

About Clatskanie, Oregon

Clatskanie is a locality in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,364. The population density is 653.0 people per km². Clatskanie is located at 46.1012°N, 123.2068°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97016.

Clatskanie rests in a verdant embrace, a place where the air itself seems to hold the damp, earthy scent of the Pacific Northwest. It lies 13.1 miles west of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 259°T), and is situated 14.6 miles west-south-west of Kelso. The landscape here is a gentle confluence of rolling hills, cloaked in the deep, shadowed greens of Douglas fir and western hemlock, and the flatter, richer soils of the valley floor, crisscrossed by the meandering silver threads of the Clatskanie River and its tributaries. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a diffused, almost pearlescent quality, illuminating the moss-laden branches and the occasional splash of vibrant wildflower in the undergrowth. The character of Clatskanie is one of quiet resilience, a community that feels deeply rooted, its rhythms dictated more by the turning seasons and the flow of water than by the hurried pulse of the outside world. The history of Clatskanie is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its surroundings, once a vital hub for logging and agriculture, industries that shaped its early development and continue to leave their mark on the land and its people. The river, a constant companion, has served as both a pathway and a source of life, its banks bearing the silent testament to generations who have worked its fertile soil or navigated its waters. While the dominant industries have evolved, the spirit of self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the natural environment persist, evident in the small farms that dot the countryside and the local businesses that cater to the needs of the community. Clatskanie holds a quiet charm, a place where the echoes of its past are softly carried on the breeze, mingling with the present hum of everyday life.

About This Clatskanie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clatskanie, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.101222, -123.206786. 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 Clatskanie and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Clatskanie includes the ZIP code (97016), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Columbia County (St. Helens), and school district assignment (Clatskanie School District 6J). 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 Clatskanie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.