Explore Monmouth, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Monmouth, 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 Monmouth.
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 | Monmouth |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Polk County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 44.848452 |
| Longitude | -123.233989 |
| Population | 11,110 |
| Density | 1973.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 97361 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Dallas |
| School District | Central School District 13J |
Monmouth reveals itself through a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of fertile plains and the seasonal turning of agricultural fields. It lies 2.3 miles west of Independence, OR (from Independence, OR: bearing 265°T), and is situated 6.4 miles southeast of Dallas. The terrain surrounding Monmouth stretches toward the horizon where the distant Coast Range rises as a faint, jagged silhouette against the sky. Middle Fork Ash Creek meanders through the landscape, providing a narrow ribbon of riparian life just one mile from the center of activity. Residents often look toward the gentle slopes of Cooper Hollow to the south, where the topography shifts from level farmland into more varied elevations. A short journey brings one to the Adair Tract State Forest, where the dense canopy offers a contrast to the open fields of the valley floor. During the stillness of late afternoon, the light settles over Monmouth Reservoir, casting long, muted shadows that emphasize the expansive, open character of the region.
Monmouth was established by pioneers who recognized the potential of these rich soils, grounding the early settlement in the rhythms of harvest and trade. The economy remains tethered to the productivity of the surrounding land, where small-scale agriculture and regional commerce sustain the local livelihood. Education serves as a primary pillar of the contemporary economy, anchoring the workforce and fostering a steady, intellectual climate that informs daily interaction. While the industrial footprint is modest, the spirit of the place is built upon the labor of those who manage the orchards, fields, and service sectors. Visitors often observe that Monmouth maintains a deliberate pace, favoring the accumulation of local knowledge over the fleeting trends of larger urban centers.
Main Street Park acts as the quiet center of social life, where the community gathers to mark the seasons or simply enjoy a moment of respite under the trees. The cultural identity of Monmouth is deeply entwined with Western Oregon University, which brings a youthful energy and a tradition of academic inquiry to the streets. Notable figures such as Mark Hatfield, who once served as a governor and senator, maintained a connection to this region, reflecting the area's history of producing leaders who value public service. Throughout the year, local events emphasize a commitment to neighborliness and the preservation of a distinct regional character. Life here is defined by a sense of permanence, where the architecture of the older buildings reflects a stoic integrity that has survived the passing of many generations.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monmouth, Oregon. Coordinates: 44.848452, -123.233989. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Monmouth includes the ZIP code (97361), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Polk County (Dallas), and school district assignment (Central School District 13J).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |