Metolius Oregon Map

About Metolius, Oregon

Metolius is a locality in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,137. The population density is 782.4 people per km². Metolius is located at 44.5865°N, 121.1784°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97741.

Metolius rests in a landscape where the high desert begins to yield to the embrace of the Cascade foothills. It lies 21.7 miles north of Redmond, OR (from Redmond, OR: bearing 359°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south-west of Madras. Here, the air carries a crispness, a scent of sun-baked earth mingling with the distant, pine-scented breath of higher elevations. The terrain is a study in subtle shifts, a mosaic of sagebrush flats that roll and dip, punctuated by weathered basalt formations that seem to hold the memory of ancient volcanic fury. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across this land in a liquid gold, catching the silver-green of the hardy desert flora and casting long, dramatic shadows that define the contours of the land. It is a place where the sky feels vast and impossibly blue, a canvas against which the muted earth tones of Metolius are painted. The story of Metolius is one of resilience, shaped by the very land it inhabits. For generations, the economy here has been tied to the bounty of the earth, with ranches and farms drawing sustenance from the surprisingly fertile pockets that break the arid expanse. The distinctive character of Metolius is also a reflection of this history, a quiet strength that permeates the local spirit. While not a place of grand pronouncements, the subtle hum of life here is undeniably present, the steady work of tending to the land and the businesses that serve its people. The Metolius River, a jewel of clear, cold water, is a constant presence, its gentle flow a counterpoint to the stark beauty of the surrounding high desert, offering a vital artery of life and a quiet, enduring allure.

About This Metolius Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Metolius, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.586509, -121.178376. 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 Metolius and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Metolius includes the ZIP code (97741), telephone area code (541), county seat of Jefferson County (Madras), and school district assignment (Jefferson County School District 509J). 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 Metolius is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.