Manzanita Oregon Map

About Manzanita, Oregon

Manzanita is a locality in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 603. The population density is 283.6 people per km². Manzanita is located at 45.7184°N, 123.9351°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Manzanita is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 97130.

Manzanita occupies a narrow, wind-swept stretch of land where the firm sand of the beach meets the persistent, rhythmic pulse of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 32.8 miles south of Astoria, OR (from Astoria, OR: bearing 189°T), and is situated 19.0 miles south of Seaside. Salt spray often hangs in the air like a fine, translucent veil, softening the edges of the dark timbered slopes that rise sharply to the east. Here, the landscape is defined by the proximity of Neahkahnie Lake, a quiet body of water that mirrors the shifting gray light of the sky, while the distant, jagged silhouette of the Coast Range serves as a silent, atmospheric boundary on the horizon. The terrain is shaped by a rugged equilibrium, punctuated by the presence of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area, which extends its protection over the wild, untamed offshore rocks where seabirds congregate in the turbulent surf.

Manzanita carries a history rooted in the quiet endurance of those who first sought shelter against the elements, building an economy that has transitioned from the extraction of timber to a stewardship of the natural landscape. Life flows with the tides, as visitors and residents alike move through the streets with a measured, deliberate pace, mindful of the seasonal shifts that dictate the rhythm of the day. Nearby, Nehalem Falls offers a visceral reminder of the region’s hydrological force, while the proximity of Elk Flats provides a stark, open contrast to the dense, verdant growth that characterizes the surrounding lowlands. Across the water, the form of Lazarus Island remains a constant, solitary presence, and the flow of Neahkahnie Creek serves as a subtle, freshwater thread connecting the inland topography to the vast, encompassing expanse of the Pacific Ocean.

About This Manzanita Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Manzanita, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.71844, -123.935135. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Manzanita includes the ZIP code (97130), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Tillamook County (Tillamook), and school district assignment (Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.