Fairview Oregon Map

About Fairview, Oregon

Fairview is a locality in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of 10,424. The population density is 1302.9 people per km². Fairview is located at 45.5476°N, 122.4368°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Fairview is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 97141, 97423, 97024.

Fairview stretches across a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic pulse of Fairview Creek, which charts a path through the low-lying terrain toward the horizon. It lies 2.3 miles west of Troutdale, OR (from Troutdale, OR: bearing 269°T), and is situated 2.8 miles north of Gresham. The air here holds a heavy, silver dampness, a characteristic moisture that sustains the vibrant green of the local flora and leaves a soft, gray patina on the morning light. To the west, the land yields toward the tidal influence of Hayden Bay, creating an atmosphere where the scent of salt occasionally mingles with the damp earth of the woods. Nearby, the still waters of Fairview Lake reflect the shifting clouds, while the presence of Handy-Nechocokee Park provides a sanctuary of wild growth that bridges the gap between the built environment and the untamed thickets of the region. On the furthest edge of the horizon, the Coast Range rises as a jagged, violet silhouette, a silent sentinel watching over the gentle slope of the land as it descends from the nearby Powell Valley.

Historical roots in Fairview trace back to the steady expansion of agrarian life, where the fertility of the soil once drew settlers to cultivate the damp, rich earth. While the local economy has transitioned from its early agricultural foundations into a blend of modern enterprise and residential life, the town retains a quiet, industrious character that honors its past. The proximity to McGuire Island adds a sense of isolation and mystery to the immediate geography, reminding residents of the fluid, ever-changing nature of the waterways that define this corner of the world. Life in Fairview proceeds with a deliberate pace, punctuated by the seasonal shift of the doug-firs and the constant, quiet movement of the creek. It is a place where the collective memory of the land is preserved in the texture of the soil and the way the evening mist clings to the trees, suggesting a narrative that is both deeply anchored and perpetually moving toward the sea.

About This Fairview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairview, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.547585, -122.436823. 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 Fairview includes the ZIP code (97141, 97423, 97024), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Multnomah County (Portland), and school district assignment (Reynolds School District 7).

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.