Gervais Oregon Map

About Gervais, Oregon

Gervais is a locality in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,581. The population density is 2452.3 people per km². Gervais is located at 45.1082°N, 122.8976°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97026.

Gervais sits in the broad, fertile valley carved by the Willamette River, a place where the land lies open and receptive under a sky that can shift from the softest grey to a brilliant, piercing blue. It lies 3.2 miles south-west of Woodburn, OR (from Woodburn, OR: bearing 220°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-north-east of Hayesville. Rolling hills, softened by the persistent green of Oregon’s temperate rainforest, rise gently on the horizon, their slopes often dusted with the moisture that nourishes the rich soil. The air here carries a perpetual scent of damp earth and growing things, a subtle perfume that deepens with the coming of evening, as the light slants low, casting long shadows and imbuing the landscape with a quiet, almost tender glow. The gentle curve of the land suggests a patient, enduring presence, a stillness that has held sway for generations. The story of Gervais is one of agricultural promise and quiet perseverance, a legacy tied to the bounty of this valley. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of fertile ground, establishing a community that would grow to support itself through the cultivation of crops that thrive in this climate, the very lifeblood of the local economy. The railroad, a vital artery in the region’s development, brought Gervais into closer connection with the wider world, facilitating the transport of its produce and shaping its character as a hub for rural commerce. While the outward signs of bustling industry are subtle, a deeper pulse beats in the rhythm of the seasons and the dedication of those who work the land, a distinctive spirit that defines Gervais.

About This Gervais Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gervais, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.108175, -122.897595. 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 Gervais and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Gervais includes the ZIP code (97026), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Marion County (Salem), and school district assignment (Gervais School District 1). 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 Gervais is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.