Oakland Oregon Map

About Oakland, Oregon

Oakland is a locality in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,048. The population density is 653.8 people per km². Oakland is located at 43.4221°N, 123.2984°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97462.

Oakland rests in a broad, fertile valley, cradled by the rolling foothills that rise gently to the west, their slopes a mosaic of Douglas fir and evergreen oak. It lies 44.8 miles south-south-west of Eugene, OR (from Eugene, OR: bearing 194°T), and is situated 2.3 miles north-north-east of Sutherlin. The Umpqua River, a silver ribbon, traces the valley floor, its presence a constant, murmuring soundtrack to the town. Sunlight here, especially in late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, amber quality, catching the dust motes dancing above the fields and lending a soft glow to the weathered barn roofs scattered across the landscape. The air itself carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and the fainter, sweeter perfume of ripening fruit from the surrounding orchards, a fragrance that shifts subtly with the seasons. This land, shaped by generations of agricultural endeavor, has always been Oakland's heartbeat. The rich alluvial soil, deposited by the Umpqua, has sustained a robust farming community for over a century, the legacy of which is visible in the meticulously maintained orchards and pastures that define the horizon. Early settlers recognized the potential of this fertile pocket, drawn by the promise of productive land and the steady flow of the river, which also served as a vital artery for transport in its day. While the logging industry once played a significant role, shaping the very contours of the nearby hills, agriculture remains the enduring character of Oakland's economy, its rhythm dictated by the planting and harvest, a quiet testament to the land's enduring bounty.

About This Oakland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakland, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.422063, -123.29841. 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 Oakland and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Oakland includes the ZIP code (97462), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Douglas County (Roseburg), and school district assignment (Oakland School District 1). 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 Oakland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.