Knappa Oregon Map

About Knappa, Oregon

Knappa is a locality in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 806. The population density is 172.3 people per km². Knappa is located at 46.1851°N, 123.5860°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97103.

Knappa rests where the land begins to swell and dip, a place where the dense, evergreen embrace of the Coast Range yields to the broad, fertile expanse of the Columbia River estuary. It lies 31.2 miles west of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 276°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Puget Island. Here, the air carries the cool, damp breath of the Pacific, mingling with the earthy scent of rich soil and the subtle, briny tang of distant salt. Douglas fir and Western hemlock form a dark, watchful backdrop to the more open spaces, their towering silhouettes softened by the ever-present mist that can drape the landscape in a gentle, ethereal veil. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts: steep slopes give way to flatter, more cultivated fields, a constant reminder of the interplay between the wild and the tamed, the untamed forest and the purposeful hand of human endeavor. The story of Knappa is written in the slow, steady rhythm of its agricultural past and its enduring connection to the river. Once a hub for timber and farming, the economy here still draws strength from the land, with berry farms and nurseries dotting the landscape, their vibrant colors a cheerful counterpoint to the prevailing greens and grays. The Columbia River, a constant presence, has shaped not only the geography but also the character of Knappa, its currents carrying whispers of bygone days of steamboats and fishing fleets. While the grand industrial ventures have largely receded, a quiet resilience remains, a determined spirit that cherishes the natural bounty and the peaceful, grounded way of life that defines this corner of Clatsop County.

About This Knappa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Knappa, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.18511, -123.585967. 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 Knappa and Clatsop County.

Detailed location data for Knappa includes the ZIP code (97103), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Clatsop County (Astoria), and school district assignment (Knappa School District 4). 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 Knappa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.