Gold Beach Oregon Map
Gold Beach, Oregon — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Gold Beach, Curry County.
Interactive Map of Gold Beach, Oregon
| City | Gold Beach |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Curry |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 42.407333 |
| Longitude | -124.421774 |
| Population | 2,466 |
| Density | 374.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Gold Beach, Oregon
Gold Beach is a locality in Curry County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,466. The population density is 374.1 people per km². Gold Beach is located at 42.4073°N, 124.4218°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97444.
Gold Beach lies where the Rogue River meets the Pacific, a place of raw, untamed beauty. It lies 55.8 miles west of Grants Pass, OR (from Grants Pass, OR: bearing 268°T), and is situated 25.5 miles north-north-west of Brookings. The coastline here is a dramatic sweep of dark sand, punctuated by sea stacks that stand like ancient sentinels against the relentless surge of the ocean. Waves, a constant, deep-throated murmur, crash and recede, leaving behind a damp sheen on the pebbles and shells scattered across the shore. Inland, the land rises sharply, cloaked in dense, evergreen forests that spill down towards the water, their dark green a stark contrast to the often-grey sky. The air itself carries a damp, briny tang, cool even on the sunniest days, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a luminous, almost ethereal glow over the entire landscape, softening the rugged edges. This stretch of Oregon coast has a history deeply entwined with the allure of precious metals, hence its name. Prospectors once combed the riverbeds and beaches, drawn by whispers of gold, though the true wealth of Gold Beach has always been its natural bounty. The economy today still leans on the gifts of the sea and the land, with commercial fishing and timber remaining important, though tourism has grown to be a significant presence, drawing visitors to its wild beaches and the famed Rogue River for recreation. The Rogue River itself is a vital artery, a scenic waterway offering unparalleled opportunities for fishing and jet boat tours that navigate its wilder stretches, a distinctive hallmark of Gold Beach. The town has a quiet character, a place where the rhythm of the tides and the rustle of the wind through the pines dictate the pace of life.
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About This Gold Beach Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Gold Beach, Oregon with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Gold Beach and Curry County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Gold Beach is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Gold Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
