Crawfordsville Oregon Map

About Crawfordsville, Oregon

Crawfordsville is a locality in Linn County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 588. The population density is 106.1 people per km². Crawfordsville is located at 44.3571°N, 122.8579°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97336.

Crawfordsville rests in a hollow where the South Santiam River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has patiently carved its way through the valley floor. It lies 22.9 miles south-south-east of Albany, OR (from Albany, OR: bearing 148°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-south-west of Sweet Home. The surrounding landscape is a rich tapestry of emerald Douglas fir forests that climb the slopes of the foothills, their dense canopies catching the soft, diffused light of the Willamette Valley's often-cloudy skies. Patches of fertile farmland, a patchwork of greens and browns, spread out like worn quilts, testament to generations of cultivation. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of pine needles and fertile soil, a fragrance that deepens after a rain, and the quiet hum of insects often provides the dominant soundtrack to the day. The history of Crawfordsville is deeply entwined with the timber industry that once dominated its economy, the echoes of sawmills and logging camps lingering in the very character of the place. While lumber remains a significant contributor, the fertile lands now yield a more diverse harvest, with berries and hazelnuts finding their way to markets far beyond the immediate valley. The South Santiam River itself, once a vital artery for transporting logs, now offers a place of quiet recreation, its banks favored by anglers and those seeking the gentle murmur of moving water. Crawfordsville retains a palpable sense of its past, a place where the present unfolds at a pace that allows for an appreciation of the enduring natural beauty that cradles it.

About This Crawfordsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crawfordsville, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.357069, -122.857864. 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 Crawfordsville and Linn County.

Detailed location data for Crawfordsville includes the ZIP code (97336), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Linn County (Albany), and school district assignment (Sweet Home School District 55). 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 Crawfordsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.