Oatfield Oregon Map

About Oatfield, Oregon

Oatfield is a locality in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of 13,294. The population density is 1445.4 people per km². Oatfield is located at 45.4115°N, 122.6125°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97222.

Oatfield unfolds as a landscape etched by the patient hand of water and time, where rolling hills, softened by decades of cultivation, give way to the richer, darker soils that hug the banks of the nearby Willamette River. It lies 2.9 miles east-south-east of Lake Oswego, OR (from Lake Oswego, OR: bearing 103°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-south-east of Portland. The air here carries a perpetually damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the verdant valleys and the frequent, gentle rains that nourish the land. Fields, a patchwork quilt of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of Douglas fir and cedar that climb the gentler slopes, their dark spires a stoic presence against the often-overcast sky. The very light seems to possess a unique quality in Oatfield, especially in the late afternoon, when it filters through the moisture-laden atmosphere, lending a luminous, almost ethereal glow to the broad leaves of the alder and the weathered wood of farmhouses. The history of Oatfield is inextricably tied to the fertile ground it occupies, a legacy established by early settlers drawn to the promise of rich farmland and the vital artery of the Willamette. For generations, the economy here has pulsed with the rhythm of agriculture, with crops like wheat, berries, and hay forming the backbone of its prosperity, their bounty often finding its way to regional markets. Though once a more bustling hub, Oatfield retains a quiet character, its pace dictated by the cycles of planting and harvest, and the steady hum of rural life. Signs of its past are subtle: an old barn with its timbers showing the strain of seasons, a weathered fence line that has long outlasted its original purpose, each whispering stories of families who worked this land and helped shape the enduring spirit of Oatfield.

About This Oatfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oatfield, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.411524, -122.61246. 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 Oatfield and Clackamas County.

Detailed location data for Oatfield includes the ZIP code (97267), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Clackamas County (Oregon City), and school district assignment (North Clackamas School District 12). 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 Oatfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.