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Mehama Oregon Map

Explore Mehama, 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 Mehama, Oregon

How to Use This Mehama, Oregon Map

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

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.

City	Mehama
State	Oregon (OR)
County	Marion County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	44.790122
Longitude	-122.619252
Population	317
Density	267.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	97384, 97383
Area Code	503, 971
County Seat	Salem
School District	North Santiam School District 29J

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About Mehama, Oregon

Mehama is a locality in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 317. The population density is 267.2 people per km². Mehama is located at 44.7901°N, 122.6193°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 97384, 97383.

Mehama anchors the lower reaches of the foothills where the North Santiam River carves a deep, persistent path through the landscape. It lies 16.9 miles south-southeast of Silverton, OR (from Silverton, OR: bearing 152°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east of Stayton. The river defines the rhythm of the terrain, its current pulling cool, heavy air through the shadows of the timber stands that define the local topography. To the north, the land rises into the dense green of the Santiam State Forest, a vast, quiet expanse of fir and fern that hums with the shifting light of the afternoon. A few miles to the west, the gentle depression of Fox Valley opens the horizon, while the cooling spray of Lower Shellburg Falls provides a constant, distant murmur against the backdrop of the rugged, inland earth. Even on the quietest mornings, the air carries a sharp, pine-heavy clarity, grounding the surroundings in a stillness that feels both ancient and entirely indifferent to the passing of the hours.

Mehama maintains a deliberate, modest pace, its identity tethered to the long-standing industries of wood and water that once anchored the entire region. While the bustle of larger industry has receded, the legacy remains in the weathered architecture and the quietude of those who live near the riverbanks. Residents often look toward the Buck Mountain Fire Break for a steady climb, or spend idle time near the quiet, reflective surface of Freres Log Ponds, where the history of the timber trade rests in the dark, still water. Life here is defined by the proximity to the North Santiam River, a waterway that serves as a protected artery for the land, ensuring that the wilder character of the terrain remains intact. There is a particular, unforced dignity in the way the local life organizes itself around these natural boundaries, leaving Mehama as a place where the work of the day is measured not by the clock, but by the slow, steady progress of the river toward the valley floor.

Nearby Outdoor Places

North Santiam River (Wild & Scenic River) — locality lies within · 14k acres
John Neal Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 136° SE
North Santiam River State Park (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 124° SE
Shellburg Falls (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 020° N
North Santiam State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 2.3 mi, 114° SE
Little North Santiam River (Wild & Scenic River) — 2.4 mi, 086° E · 4,299 acres
Silver Falls State Park (Local Park) — 2.6 mi, 358° N
Mccully Mountain Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 3.7 mi, 188° S
Wildlife-viewing blind (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 343° N
Silver Falls Campground Amphetheater (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 344° N
Fee station (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 345° N
South Falls Theater (Theatre) — 6.4 mi, 343° N
Upper North Falls (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 002° N
Star Cinema (Cinema) — 8.5 mi, 274° W
Willamette National Forest (National Forest) — 12.9 mi, 088° E · 1.7M acres
Opal Creek National Scenic Recreation Area (National Scenic Byway) — 12.9 mi, 088° E
Opal Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.8 mi, 073° E · 21k acres
Table Rock Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 15.7 mi, 041° NE · 5,788 acres
Bobbie the Wonder Dog (Monument) — 16.8 mi, 332° NW
Mt. Hood National Forest (National Forest) — 19.1 mi, 067° NE · 1.1M acres
CCC Statue (Public Artwork) — 21.4 mi, 297° NW
Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health (Museum) — 21.5 mi, 299° NW
1245 Mill Street Section Houses (Monument) — 22.3 mi, 297° NW
Studios at The Mill (Gallery) — 22.3 mi, 297° NW
Column Segments from Second Oregon Capitol (Historic Ruins) — 22.5 mi, 297° NW
Dr. John McLoughlin (Monument) — 22.5 mi, 297° NW
Bush House Museum (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 296° NW
Grand Theatre (Theatre) — 22.9 mi, 297° NW
Salem On The Edge (Gallery) — 23.0 mi, 297° NW
Salem Cinema (Cinema) — 23.1 mi, 299° NW

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