Explore Florence, 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 Florence, 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 Florence.
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 | Florence |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Lane County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 43.991632 |
| Longitude | -124.106456 |
| Population | 9,396 |
| Density | 669.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 97439 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Eugene |
| School District | Siuslaw School District 97J |
Florence reveals itself through the steady, rhythmic pulse of Munsel Creek as it winds through the verdant landscape toward the horizon. It lies 40.3 miles north of North Bend, OR (from North Bend, OR: bearing 9°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south-southeast of Heceta Beach. The character of Florence is defined by a landscape that transitions from dense, moisture-laden woodlands to the expansive, shifting dunes that guard the Pacific Ocean. Only two miles distant, the salty air drifts inland to mingle with the scent of pine, softening the edges of the afternoon light. Travelers might wander toward the quiet waters of Barrette Lake or look toward the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Coast Range that mark the eastern boundary of the region. The terrain surrounding Florence remains shaped by the interaction of land and water, creating a sanctuary where Skunk Hollow gathers the morning fog in its low, sheltered basin.
Settlement in Florence emerged from the rugged necessity of adapting to a coastal environment defined by both its isolation and its connection to the sea. The local economy evolved from the early harvest of timber and the promise of maritime trade into a multifaceted network of small industries and services. Residents often look toward the harbor to understand the ebb and flow of a commerce that relies on the resilience of those who labor in the shadows of the forest. The economic stability of Florence remains tied to the cycles of the natural world, demanding a pragmatism that is mirrored in the weathered architecture of its center. Even as modern demands shift the focus toward tourism and specialized trade, the foundational spirit of the region persists in the quiet industry of its people.
Cultural life in Florence finds its expression in the communal use of shared spaces like Miller Park, where the social fabric of the day is woven during quiet, unpretentious gatherings. The pace of life here encourages a contemplative observation of the environment, whether one is walking the paths near the water or engaging in the seasonal events that define the calendar. While the area maintains a modest profile, the influence of the contemporary Pacific Northwest literary current finds a receptive audience among those who appreciate the isolation of the coast. Notable figures such as the author Frank Herbert once found inspiration in the expansive, shifting dunes that define the local geography, immortalizing the spirit of the environment in his work. Florence remains a place where the grandeur of the landscape dictates the rhythm of the day, inviting a deep, reflective silence that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the tide.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Florence, Oregon. Coordinates: 43.991632, -124.106456. 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 Florence includes the ZIP code (97439), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Lane County (Eugene), and school district assignment (Siuslaw School District 97J).
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. |