Metolius Oregon Map
Metolius, Oregon — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Metolius, Jefferson County.
Interactive Map of Metolius, Oregon
| City | Metolius |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Jefferson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 44.586509 |
| Longitude | -121.178376 |
| Population | 1,137 |
| Density | 782.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Metolius Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Metolius, Oregon with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Metolius is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Metolius is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
