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Medford Oregon Map

Explore Medford, 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 Medford, Oregon

How to Use This Medford, Oregon Map

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

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.

CityMedford
StateOregon (OR)
CountyJackson County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude42.336896
Longitude-122.854244
Population85,824
Density1280.1 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes97501, 97504
Area Code541
County SeatMedford
School DistrictMedford School District 549

About Medford, Oregon

Medford is a locality in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of 85,824. The population density is 1280.1 people per km². Medford is located at 42.3369°N, 122.8542°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Medford is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 97501, 97504.

Medford occupies a central position in the expansive interior landscape where the air possesses a crisp, sharpened clarity during the transition between the seasons. It lies 4.0 miles south-southeast of Central Point, OR (from Central Point, OR: bearing 149°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south of White City. Bear Creek carves a persistent, winding path through the urban floor, acting as a rhythmic pulse that coordinates the flow of the local geography. To the distance, the rugged silhouettes of the Klamath Mountains define the horizon, their jagged crests holding back the encroaching shadows of the afternoon. Within the town limits, the quiet greenery of Alba Park offers a sanctuary of shade, while the nearby topography of Dark Hollow suggests the subtle, deep-set character of the surrounding terrain.

Medford emerged from the expansion of the rail lines, gaining momentum as a functional hub for the agricultural wealth of the surrounding valley. The early settlers saw the potential in the fertile soil and the reliable presence of water, establishing a center that favored commerce and the steady movement of goods. Growth arrived with the whistle of the locomotive, transforming a quiet stretch of land into a vital junction where the labor of the orchard and the mill could be organized and dispatched. Over time, Medford solidified its identity as a place of industry, built upon the hard work of those who found purpose in the soil and the timber.

Economic life in Medford draws strength from a diverse mix of healthcare services, robust aviation sectors, and a persistent agricultural heritage that remains a cornerstone of the regional identity. The presence of specialized educational facilities and technical training programs ensures that the local workforce remains adaptable to the demands of a modern marketplace. Infrastructure projects, including the expansion of transport networks and utility systems, provide the necessary framework for this steady development. Residents often look toward the educational institutions and the functional, sprawling commerce centers as the engines that keep the daily mechanics of Medford operating with consistent efficiency.

Culture in Medford manifests in a preference for the outdoors and a quiet, community-focused participation in regional traditions. While the town does not host major professional sports franchises, the local high school and collegiate spirit remains a focal point for weekend gatherings and seasonal celebrations. Major annual events bring the residents together to honor the harvest and the changing light of the autumn months, often centered around the community spaces that define the social architecture. Famous individuals such as the author Ginger Rogers have ties that reach back to this region, adding a layer of historical resonance to the atmosphere. Life here moves with a measured, deliberate pace, grounded by the proximity to the Minear Reservoir and the uncomplicated beauty of an interior landscape that requires no adornment to be understood.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Medford School District Local Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 194° S
  • State of Oregon State Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 278° W
  • Holmes Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 137° SE
  • State Land (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 286° W
  • Bear Creek Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 185° S
  • Bear Creek Greenway (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 184° S
  • Hoover-Cooper Building (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 231° SW
  • Kid Time! Discovery Experience (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 236° SW
  • Crater Lake National Park (National Park) — 1.4 mi, 270° W · 183k acres
  • Al Densmore Bridge (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 171° S
  • Southern Oregon Live Steamers (Theme Park) — 1.6 mi, 303° NW
  • Rogue River National Forest (National Forest) — 3.9 mi, 279° W · 629k acres
  • Oregon Fallen War Heroes Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 332° NW
  • Old washing machine (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 070° E
  • Hanley Farm (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 269° W
  • Amphitheater (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 320° NW
  • Crater Rock Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 315° NW
  • Crooked Mile Gallery (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 154° SE
  • Pheasant Fields Farm (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 165° S
  • Historic Nunan House (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 258° W
  • Linda Brody Memorial Fountain (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 253° W
  • Rogue River (Wild & Scenic River) — 7.2 mi, 345° N · 36k acres
  • The Talent Gallery (Gallery) — 7.3 mi, 151° SE
  • Railroad Trestle (Historic Ruins) — 7.6 mi, 262° W
  • Antelope Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 7.7 mi, 017° N · 6,352 acres
  • Knobcone Pine Bench (Viewpoint) — 7.7 mi, 268° W
  • Cedarwood barn (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 160° S
  • Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (National Monument) — 9.9 mi, 112° E · 171k acres
  • Hay-Patton Rehearsal Center (Arts Centre) — 12.2 mi, 143° SE
  • Klamath National Forest (National Forest) — 18.4 mi, 161° S · 1.7M acres

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About This Medford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Medford, Oregon. Coordinates: 42.336896, -122.854244. 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 Medford includes the ZIP code (97501, 97504), telephone area code (541), county seat of Jackson County (Medford), and school district assignment (Medford School District 549).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

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.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.