Monroe Oregon Map
Monroe, 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 Monroe, Benton County.
Interactive Map of Monroe, Oregon
| City | Monroe |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Benton |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 44.314012 |
| Longitude | -123.296764 |
| Population | 1,102 |
| Density | 672.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Monroe, Oregon
Monroe is a locality in Benton County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,102. The population density is 672.9 people per km². Monroe is located at 44.3140°N, 123.2968°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97456.
Monroe rests in a valley where the Willamette River’s gentle tributaries, like Finley Creek, whisper through fertile bottomlands. It lies 17.4 miles south of Corvallis, OR (from Corvallis, OR: bearing 186°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-west of Junction City. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and muted blues, a place where rolling hills, cloaked in Douglas fir and alder, eventually yield to the broad, flat expanses of farmland. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent Pacific Northwest cloud cover, has a diffused, almost milky quality, illuminating the moisture-kissed air and lending a pearlescent sheen to the weathered barns and fences that dot the rural scene. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth, of freshly turned soil, and, in season, the subtle sweetness of ripening fruit from the surrounding orchards. The history of Monroe is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the valley, its early settlement spurred by the rich soil ideal for crops like hops and berries, a legacy still visible in the fields that stretch towards the horizon. This agrarian character continues to define the local economy, with farms and processing plants forming the backbone of the community, their activities dictating a pace that feels both grounded and enduring. While larger urban centers lie a comfortable distance away, Monroe retains a distinct identity, a quiet resilience born from generations of tending the land and navigating the ebb and flow of seasonal harvests. The modest buildings of the town cluster around a main street, a place where neighbors still greet one another by name, their lives a testament to the enduring spirit of rural Oregon.
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About This Monroe Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Monroe, 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 Monroe and Benton County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Monroe 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 Monroe 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. |
