Myrtle Point Oregon Map

About Myrtle Point, Oregon

Myrtle Point is a locality in Coos County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,684. The population density is 646.0 people per km². Myrtle Point is located at 43.0648°N, 124.1390°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97458.

Myrtle Point exhales a quiet kind of beauty, a place where the land softens and then rises, a gentle cradle holding homes and fields. It lies 59.7 miles north-west of Grants Pass, OR (from Grants Pass, OR: bearing 317°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-east of Coquille. The Coos River, a silver ribbon, meanders through the valley, its banks a verdant embrace of alder and willow, while farther out, the rolling hills wear a mantle of evergreen, their peaks often softened by a mist that drifts in from the unseen Pacific. The air here carries a perpetual dampness, a clean, earthy scent mingled with the faintest whisper of salt, and the light, especially as day begins to surrender to dusk, possesses a remarkable clarity, painting the world in hues of muted gold and lavender. This valley has long been a place of sustenance, its fertile soil yielding crops that have supported generations, a legacy stretching back to the early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile land and the bounty of the river. The local economy, once rooted deeply in agriculture and timber, now finds its pulse in a blend of these enduring traditions and the quiet hum of small businesses that serve the needs of Myrtle Point and its surrounding farms. A sense of self-reliance, a hardy spirit forged through seasons of growth and harvest, defines the character of this place, where the rhythm of life is more about enduring cycles than fleeting trends, and the river’s steady flow serves as a constant reminder of time’s patient passage.

About This Myrtle Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Myrtle Point, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.064832, -124.138992. 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 Myrtle Point and Coos County.

Detailed location data for Myrtle Point includes the ZIP code (97458), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Coos County (Coquille), and school district assignment (Myrtle Point School District 41). 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 Myrtle Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.