Monroe Oregon Map

About Monroe, Oregon

Monroe is a locality in Benton County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 647. The population density is 494.7 people per km². Monroe is located at 44.3140°N, 123.2968°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Monroe is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 97456.

Monroe occupies a quiet reach of the Willamette Valley floor, where the Long Tom River meanders through low-lying fields of heavy, dark soil. It lies 16.7 miles north-northwest of Santa Clara, OR (from Santa Clara, OR: bearing 331°T), and is situated 7.9 miles northwest of Junction City. The landscape stretches out in broad, flat expanses defined by the seasonal rise and fall of the riverbed, which anchors the slow pace of the terrain. To the west, the distant blue silhouette of the Coast Range defines the horizon, catching the low, pale light of late afternoon. Only two miles away, the quiet surface of Garlinghouse Lake reflects the sky, offering a stillness that complements the steady, southward flow of the water. Three miles to the east, the Willamette River corridor provides a sanctuary for native growth, while the rugged terrain of Hells Canyon lies seven miles further, marking the transition toward more dramatic topography.

Monroe persists as a place where the economy remains tethered to the rhythm of the land, defined by the seasonal demands of agriculture and the maintenance of the surrounding plains. The local character is built upon a foundation of early settlement and the steady, quiet work of those who cultivate the fertile valley floor. Residents often look toward the distant Alsea Falls for a respite in the woods, finding a familiar solace in the sound of water moving over stone. Life in Monroe moves with a deliberate, unadorned focus, centered on the labor of the fields and the maintenance of a simple, enduring existence. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and coming rain, a reminder of the climate that sustains the growth of the region and keeps the pulse of the locality steady.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monroe, Oregon. Coordinates: 44.314012, -123.296764. 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 Monroe includes the ZIP code (97456), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Benton County (Corvallis), and school district assignment (Monroe School District 1J).

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.