Explore Gladstone, Oregon, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Gladstone |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Clackamas County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.380676 |
| Longitude | -122.594814 |
| Population | 12,017 |
| Density | 1934.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 97027 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Oregon City |
| School District | Gladstone School District 115 |
Gladstone occupies a terrain where the flow of water defines the slow migration of the seasons. It lies 1.3 miles northeast of West Linn, OR (from West Linn, OR: bearing 39°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-southeast of Tigard. The Clackamas River curves past the perimeter, carving a path through the earth that dictates the local rhythm of light and shadow. To the west, the landscape holds a memory of the sea, as the air carries a persistent, damp saltiness from the nearby coastline only four miles away. During the quiet hours of dusk, the humidity gathers in the lowlands, creating a silver haze that softens the edges of the trees. Goat Island sits quietly in the current, a singular point of stillness amidst the moving water.
Economic life in Gladstone has historically been tethered to the timber and river trades that once flourished across the region. Development followed the natural arteries of the land, drawing workers who sought to build lives near the confluence of the valley. Today, the local economy reflects a transition toward professional and service-oriented industries, moving away from the heavy mills of the past. While the distant Coast Range rises like a jagged blue spine on the horizon, the immediate focus remains on the fertile soil and the industrious nature of those who reside here. Residents often venture toward the nearby Happy Valley for expanded commerce, yet the core of the local identity remains rooted in the original river settlement. The legacy of these industries persists in the sturdy, unadorned architecture that defines the older neighborhoods.
Cultural expression in Gladstone finds its center in the shared spaces where neighbors gather to observe the changing calendar of the Pacific Northwest. Whetten Elementary School serves as a vital anchor for the community, grounding daily life in the education and growth of the next generation. The proximity to Lake Oswego allows for a contemplative connection to the water, where the surface often mirrors the gray, shifting clouds of the sky. While the town remains modest in its public footprint, it maintains a quiet dignity that resists the frantic pace of larger urban centers. No singular figure of global fame defines the spirit of the place, as the character of Gladstone is instead composed of the collective, steady efforts of its people. Life here proceeds with a deliberate grace, punctuated by the seasonal turn of the leaves and the perennial, steady hum of the Clackamas River.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gladstone, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.380676, -122.594814. 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 Gladstone includes the ZIP code (97027), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Clackamas County (Oregon City), and school district assignment (Gladstone School District 115).
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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |