Deer Island Oregon Map

About Deer Island, Oregon

Deer Island is a locality in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 199. The population density is 151.1 people per km². Deer Island is located at 45.9312°N, 122.8437°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97054.

Deer Island is a low-lying expanse of land, an emerald jewel cupped by the broad, slow embrace of the Columbia River. It lies 15.0 miles south-south-east of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 162°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north-north-west of St. Helens. Its terrain is largely flat, a fertile delta shaped by eons of alluvial deposition, where the land exhales a damp, earthy scent, particularly after a soft rain. Dense stands of alder and cottonwood fringe its edges, their leaves rustling with a sound like hushed secrets, while wider vistas reveal fields of cultivated crops stretching towards the water, their greens vibrant and deep under the often-overcast Pacific Northwest sky. The air here carries the cool, mineral tang of the river, a constant, subtle reminder of the immense waterway that defines its existence. The history of Deer Island is inextricably tied to the river's bounty and the rich soil it deposited, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy today. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood, with farms producing a variety of crops, their productivity a quiet testament to the land's fertility. This agricultural heritage lends Deer Island a character of patient industry, where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life and the land is worked with a practiced hand. While not a hub of bustling commerce, the island’s economy is sustained by its agricultural output and the fishing traditions that still echo along its watery boundaries, a steadfast connection to the natural world that has always been its most profound resource.

About This Deer Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Deer Island, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.931225, -122.843716. 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 Deer Island and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Deer Island includes the ZIP code (97054), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Columbia County (St. Helens), and school district assignment (St. Helens School District 502). 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 Deer Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.