Mosier Oregon Map

About Mosier, Oregon

Mosier is a locality in Wasco County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 714. The population density is 571.5 people per km². Mosier is located at 45.6835°N, 121.3973°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97040.

Mosier rests in the dramatic embrace of the Columbia River Gorge, where sheer basalt cliffs, cloaked in evergreen grandeur, plunge towards the slate-grey waters. It lies 48.9 miles east of Camas, WA (from Camas, WA: bearing 82°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east-south-east of Hood River. The air here carries a perpetual, cool whisper, a constant reminder of the river's vastness and the ancient forces that shaped this land. Houses, painted in cheerful hues, cling to the slopes, their rooftops like scattered jewels against the deep emerald backdrop of the surrounding forests. Below, the water, a restless, sinuous artery of the Pacific Northwest, churns and glints, reflecting the ever-shifting moods of the Oregon sky. The very scent of Mosier is a complex perfume of pine needles, damp earth, and the faint, briny tang of the distant ocean, a sensory signature of its unique position. Historically, Mosier was a vital hub for the fruit-growing industry, its fertile volcanic soil yielding some of the finest cherries and apples in the region, a legacy still visible in the scattered orchards that dot the landscape. The arrival of the railroad brought prosperity, transforming this agricultural outpost into a bustling shipping point, a fact echoed in the weathered brick buildings that still line its main street, whispering tales of a bygone era. Today, while agriculture retains a quiet presence, Mosier has found a new identity as a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, its dramatic terrain attracting windsurfers and paragliders who dance on the wind currents above the gorge. The town itself hums with a gentle, unhurried energy, a place where the past and present coalesce, anchored by the enduring majesty of the Columbia River.

About This Mosier Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mosier, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.683453, -121.397295. 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 Mosier and Wasco County.

Detailed location data for Mosier includes the ZIP code (97040), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Wasco County (The Dalles), and school district assignment (North Wasco School District 21). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mosier is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.