Molalla, 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 Molalla, Clackamas County.
| City | Molalla |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Clackamas |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.147344 |
| Longitude | -122.577032 |
| Population | 10,186 |
| Density | 1566.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Molalla is a locality in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of 10,186. The population density is 1566.2 people per km². Molalla is located at 45.1473°N, 122.5770°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97038.
Molalla lies cradled in a valley where the land softens from the foothills, a place where the broad sky often seems to hold its breath. It lies 13.6 miles east of Woodburn, OR (from Woodburn, OR: bearing 89°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-east of Canby. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding forests that climb towards the Cascades. Fields of green, interrupted by the darker hues of woodland, stretch out like rumpled blankets, their edges blurred by the hazy light that can settle over the region. The Molalla River itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the landscape, its banks a mix of mossy stones and hardy reeds, a vital artery pulsing through the quiet heart of this Oregon locale. The history of Molalla is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land. Logging was once the lifeblood that flowed through its veins, the towering Douglas firs providing timber that built homes and industries far beyond the valley. This legacy still whispers in the older buildings that stand with a quiet dignity, their wooden facades weathered by decades of sun and rain. Today, agriculture takes its turn, with farms and ranches dotting the countryside, producing everything from berries to livestock, their fields catching the golden light of late afternoon. The annual Molalla Buckaroo, a rodeo that draws crowds from miles around, serves as a vibrant echo of the area's Western roots, a spirited gathering that injects a lively pulse into the otherwise tranquil days of Molalla.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Molalla, 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 Molalla and Clackamas County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Molalla 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 Molalla 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. |