Explore Cornelius, Oregon, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cornelius, Oregon. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Oregon or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Cornelius.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Cornelius |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.519837 |
| Longitude | -123.059829 |
| Population | 12,694 |
| Density | 2095.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 97113 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Hillsboro |
| School District | Forest Grove School District 15 |
Cornelius occupies a flat expanse of fertile ground that defines the character of the surrounding valley floor. It lies 2.5 miles east of Forest Grove, OR (from Forest Grove, OR: bearing 90°T), and is situated 3.4 miles west of Hillsboro. The land around Cornelius stretches toward the horizon with a quiet, agricultural persistence, marked by the nearby presence of Council Creek and the calm waters of Council Reservoir. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Coast Range anchors the skyline, while the dense greenery of the Tillamook State Forest sits eleven miles away to provide a deeper, wilder contrast to the local fields. Waible Gulch creates a subtle variation in the terrain four miles out, breaking the steady level of the earth. When the light fades at dusk, the moisture in the air catches the gold of the sun, casting a long, amber glow over the open plains that feels both ancient and enduring.
Cornelius maintains a steady pace of life built upon the foundations of local agriculture and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. The economy relies heavily on the productivity of the soil, with regional industries focusing on the processing and distribution of crops that thrive in this specific climate. Over the years, the rhythm of the work day has remained tied to the harvest and the seasonal cycles of the fields that border the residential streets. Residents of Cornelius often find their daily routines influenced by the needs of these primary sectors, which provide a reliable stability to the local labor market. The persistence of these industries ensures that the character of the place remains firmly rooted in the practical realities of land management and production.
Arboretum Park serves as a central point for public gathering in Cornelius, offering a space where the community can witness the changing seasons through the local flora. The cultural identity of Cornelius is modest and unpretentious, shaped by a diverse population that values neighborly connection over grand displays. While Jackson Falls is located nine miles away, the natural beauty of the region is often found in the quiet corners of the immediate vicinity rather than in singular, dramatic spectacles. There are no famous figures who claim this specific patch of earth as their origin point, allowing the focus to remain squarely on the people who currently inhabit these streets. The atmosphere of Cornelius is defined by this preference for the everyday, where the simple act of existing in the landscape provides a sufficient and steady sense of place.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cornelius, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.519837, -123.059829. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Cornelius includes the ZIP code (97113), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Washington County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Forest Grove School District 15).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |