Jordan Valley, 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 Jordan Valley, Malheur County.
| City | Jordan Valley |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Malheur |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| Latitude | 42.974044 |
| Longitude | -117.054304 |
| Population | 180 |
| Density | 30.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Jordan Valley is a locality in Malheur County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 30.3 people per km². Jordan Valley is located at 42.9740°N, 117.0543°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 97910.
Jordan Valley lies in a broad, sun-baked basin, a place where the earth stretches out in wide, undulating plains that catch the immensity of the sky. It lies 46.3 miles south-south-west of Nampa, ID (from Nampa, ID: bearing 212°T), and is situated 38.3 miles south-west of Melba. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, ochre and rust bleeding into the pale gold of sparse grasses that rustle with a dry whisper in the ever-present breeze. Jagged, sun-bleached hills rise in the distance, their slopes etched by the wind and the infrequent, but powerful, rains, their summits often softened by a haze that blurs the hard edges of the horizon. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent of dust and sagebrush, a fragrance that feels ancient and enduring. The light, as it begins its slow descent, casts long, dramatic shadows, turning the familiar landscape into a place of subtle, almost spiritual, grandeur. The history of Jordan Valley is deeply tied to the land and the drive for sustenance, a narrative of resilience played out against this starkly beautiful backdrop. Ranching has long been the lifeblood of this region, the vast ranches and the cattle that graze their dusty pastures a constant presence. The economy, though modest, is sustained by this agricultural heritage, alongside the quiet hum of local businesses catering to the needs of the people who call this valley home. A sense of quiet independence pervades Jordan Valley, a reflection of the self-reliance forged by generations who understood the unforgiving yet generous nature of this country. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a steady, unhurried cadence that stands in contrast to the clamor of the outside world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jordan Valley, 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 Jordan Valley and Malheur County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Jordan Valley 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 Jordan Valley 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. |