Explore Oregon City, Oregon, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Oregon City, Oregon. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Oregon or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Oregon City.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Oregon City |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Clackamas County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.341314 |
| Longitude | -122.592327 |
| Population | 37,572 |
| Density | 1444.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 97045 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Oregon City |
| School District | Oregon City School District 62 |
Oregon City rises above the basalt shelves where the Willamette River carves a deep, insistent path through the landscape. The moisture-heavy air here carries the scent of damp earth and fir, a reminder of the proximity to the coastal climate just five miles away. To the south, the terrain softens toward the quiet basin of Peach Cove, while the distant, jagged silhouette of the Coast Range anchors the western horizon. Residents often wander the Mcloughlin Promenade, an elevated vantage point that offers a sweeping view of the churning currents below. The nearby roar of Willamette Falls provides a constant, low-frequency pulse that defines the atmospheric weight of every afternoon.
Oregon City stands as a foundational site of pioneer ambition, where the weight of history is measured in the remnants of early mills and trading posts. The local economy has shifted from the raw extraction of timber and paper production toward a diverse landscape of small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented enterprise. Near the banks of the Willamette River, the industrial legacy remains visible in the hushed, brick-faced structures that once powered regional growth. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Bull Frog Lake offer a stark contrast to the industrious output of the riverfront. Workers here navigate a rhythm defined by the intersection of legacy infrastructure and a modern, evolving workforce. The nearby presence of Lakewood Bay serves as a reminder of the quiet, water-centric geography that has shaped local development for generations.
Oregon City maintains a cultural identity forged by the steady arrival of travelers who transformed the frontier into a permanent home. A stroll near Abernethy Island reveals the lingering spirit of the past, where the confluence of water and land creates a singular, reflective mood. Notable figures like John McLoughlin, often called the Father of Oregon, left an indelible mark on the social fabric of the settlement during its formative years. The community gathers for seasonal festivals that honor this heritage, turning public spaces into arenas for local art and shared memory. Life in Oregon City moves with a deliberate pace, favoring the quiet observation of the changing light over the frantic demands of larger urban centers. Whether watching the rain collect on the Mcloughlin Promenade or observing the river’s steady flow, the inhabitants find a grounded sense of place in their daily routines.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oregon City, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.341314, -122.592327. 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 Oregon City includes the ZIP code (97045), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Clackamas County (Oregon City), and school district assignment (Oregon City School District 62).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |