Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, Jackson County.
| City | Lincoln |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Jackson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 42.10875 |
| Longitude | -122.403078 |
| Population | 9,815 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Lincoln is a locality in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,815. Lincoln is located at 42.1088°N, 122.4031°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97520.
Lincoln rests in a valley cradled by rolling hills, where the sky often stretches in vast, unbroken canvases of blue, punctuated by the slow drift of cumulus clouds. It lies 28.5 miles east-south-east of Medford, OR (from Medford, OR: bearing 122°T), and is situated 16.8 miles east-south-east of Ashland. The air here carries the scent of dry grass and the distant, earthy perfume of pine, especially after a summer rain. The land itself is a mosaic of sagebrush, hardy grasses, and scattered juniper, hinting at a resilience born of sun-baked summers and crisp, clear winters. The quiet hum of insects in the midday heat is a constant undertone, a subtle pulse of life that seems to emanate from the very soil. Evenings here can paint the western sky in hues of apricot and lavender, a slow, breathtaking farewell to the day. The history of Lincoln is as much about the stubborn tenacity of its people as it is about the land they inhabit. This was a place shaped by hardy pioneers who sought opportunity in its fertile soil and the promise of a life built with their own hands. The local economy, once tied more directly to ranching and agriculture, now sees a gentle diversification, with small businesses catering to the needs of residents and the occasional traveler drawn by the region's unpretentious beauty. The surrounding hills hold whispers of past endeavors, small claims and forgotten homesteads, a reminder of the generations who have weathered the seasons in this quiet corner of Jackson County. Lincoln itself is a testament to the enduring spirit of a place that asks for little but gives back a profound sense of peace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lincoln, 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 Lincoln and Jackson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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. |