Mehama Oregon Map

About Mehama, Oregon

Mehama is a locality in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 425. The population density is 339.6 people per km². Mehama is located at 44.7901°N, 122.6193°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97383.

Mehama unfolds in a landscape where the Willamette Valley’s fertile embrace begins to yield to the rising foothills of the Coast Range. It lies 22.9 miles east-south-east of Salem, OR (from Salem, OR: bearing 117°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east of Stayton. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of Douglas fir and the sweet perfume of ripening berries, a testament to the rich soil that cradles the community. The Santiam River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the heart of Mehama, its banks often lined with alder and willow, their branches dipping low to kiss the currents. Sunlight, when it breaks through the evergreen canopy, falls in shifting patterns on moss-covered rocks and the quiet fields that stretch towards the western mountains, painting the scene with a soft, diffused glow. This corner of Marion County, long shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and the bounty of the forests, whispers tales of its past. Logging once echoed through these hills, the scent of freshly cut timber a constant presence, and the river served as a vital artery for transporting goods. Today, the legacy of the land continues to define Mehama, with berry farms and vineyards dotting the surrounding countryside, their produce finding its way to markets near and far. The community’s identity is tied to this enduring connection to the earth, a quiet strength that resonates in the unhurried pace of life and the genuine warmth of its people, a place where the past is not forgotten but is instead woven into the present day.

About This Mehama Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mehama, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.790122, -122.619252. 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 Mehama and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Mehama includes the ZIP code (97384), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Marion County (Salem), and school district assignment (North Santiam School District 29J). 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 Mehama is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.