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Hood River Oregon Map

Explore Hood River, 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.

Interactive Map of Hood River, Oregon

How to Use This Hood River, Oregon Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hood River, 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 Hood River.

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	Hood River
State	Oregon (OR)
County	Hood River County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	45.705397
Longitude	-121.521462
Population	8,313
Density	1235.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	97031
Area Code	503, 971
County Seat	Hood River
School District	Hood River County School District 1

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About Hood River, Oregon

Hood River is a locality in Hood River County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,313. The population density is 1235.9 people per km². Hood River is located at 45.7054°N, 121.5215°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Hood River is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 97031.

Hood River commands a singular position where the terrain transitions from the verdant, moisture-heavy woodlands to the sun-drenched plains of the interior. It lies 18.2 miles west-northwest of The Dalles, OR (from The Dalles, OR: bearing 295°T), and is situated 2.3 miles southwest of White Salmon. The landscape is defined by the steady, persistent flow of Indian Creek, which carves a modest path through the earth as it courses toward the larger regional waterways. Travelers who venture inland find that the atmosphere shifts with the elevation, offering a crisp, clean clarity to the morning light that illuminates the expansive Hood River Valley. Those seeking the quietude of nature often turn their gaze toward the distant, jagged silhouette of the Cascade Range, which stands as a silent, snow-dusted sentinel on the horizon. Nearby, the delicate, cascading descent of Wah Gwin Gwin Falls provides a rhythmic pulse to the local environment, while the stillness of Lake Bonneville remains a solitary, reflective presence just a short distance away.

European settlement in Hood River emerged as a determined response to the fertile potential of the soil and the strategic advantage of the regional topography. Early pioneers recognized that the land, while challenging to clear, offered a unique microclimate capable of sustaining robust harvests that would eventually define the regional identity. As families arrived to establish homesteads, they labored to integrate their lives with the rhythms of the seasons, transforming the rugged landscape into a patchwork of productive fields. This era of founding was characterized by a resilient spirit, as residents navigated the complexities of living within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, balancing the pursuit of agricultural prosperity with the inherent demands of the wilder, unyielding terrain.

Modern industry in Hood River thrives upon a blend of high-value agriculture and an inventive, technology-driven manufacturing sector. The local economy draws significant strength from the bountiful orchards of the Hood River Valley, where the cultivation of pears and apples remains a cornerstone of regional commerce and provides a steady, seasonal cadence to the workday. Beyond the fields, the infrastructure supports a growing community of engineers and entrepreneurs who utilize the local landscape to test aerospace innovations, anchoring the professional sector in a tradition of technical precision. While there are no major universities within the immediate vicinity, the commitment to education remains strong, with local institutions providing the foundational knowledge necessary for the next generation to engage with both the agrarian traditions and the evolving digital economy.

Cultural life in Hood River is an expression of deep engagement with the immediate environment, where residents often trade the sedentary pace of indoor recreation for the vitality of the outdoors. The Wygant Trail serves as a primary artery for those who wish to traverse the rugged elevation, offering a path that demands physical focus and rewards the traveler with expansive vistas. While the locality does not host major professional sports franchises, the community finds its collective energy in annual harvest festivals that celebrate the cycle of the land and the fruits of the labor performed throughout the year. The character of Hood River is reflected in its people—a population that values a life lived in proximity to the elements, where the quiet, deliberate pace of the day is punctuated by the visual drama of the changing light against the backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — locality lies within
Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.0 mi, 359° N
Sayre Taft Colt (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 079° E
Children of the Providence Family Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 239° SW
Asbury United Methodist Church (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 047° NE
The Dean Building (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 052° NE
Eliot Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 175° S
Theater at Columbia Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 0.5 mi, 056° NE
Gallery at Columbia Center for the Arts (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 056° NE
Lake Bonneville (Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 355° N
Lewis And Clark National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 0.6 mi, 357° N · 37k acres
Mount Hood Railroad (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 058° NE
Mt. Hood National Forest (National Forest) — 1.0 mi, 335° NW · 1.1M acres
Kodak Point (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 134° SE
Oregon Trail National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 1.1 mi, 001° N · 1,027 acres
Columbia River Gorge (National Scenic Byway) — 1.6 mi, 142° SE
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail (State Recreation Area) — 1.7 mi, 097° E
Koberg Beach State Recreation Site (State Recreation Area) — 1.9 mi, 090° E
Dylan Martinez Glass Studio (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 048° NE
The Fruit Company (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 170° S
Gifford Pinchot National Forest (National Forest) — 4.2 mi, 089° E · 1.3M acres
Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 6.1 mi, 263° W · 65k acres
Wet Planet Rafting (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 016° N
SA Kitesurf Adventures (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 093° E
Wind Mountain Spirit Quest Site (Historic Ruins) — 11.3 mi, 272° W
Twin Bridges Historical Museum (Museum) — 11.4 mi, 094° E
Little Huckleberry Trail No 47 Trailhead (Attraction) — 16.4 mi, 328° NW
Rorick House Museum (Museum) — 17.5 mi, 115° SE
National Neon Sign Museum (Museum) — 17.8 mi, 114° SE
Cascade Locks Historical Museum (Museum) — 18.2 mi, 262° W

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