Pleasant Valley Oregon Map

About Pleasant Valley, Oregon

Pleasant Valley is a locality in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. Pleasant Valley is located at 42.5571°N, 123.3859°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97141.

Pleasant Valley unfolds under a sky that often carries the scent of sun-warmed pine needles and the distant murmur of flowing water. It lies 8.7 miles north-north-west of Grants Pass, OR (from Grants Pass, OR: bearing 340°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Redwood. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions, where the rolling foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains begin to soften their rugged edges, giving way to fertile ground. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the knuckles of old storytellers, stand sentinel over meadows that, in spring, explode with a quiet, insistent green. The air, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a clarity that seems to magnify the distant peaks, rendering them in shades of dusty lavender and deep indigo. It’s a place where the earth feels substantial, a rich, dark loam that yields easily to the plow and promises abundance. The history of Pleasant Valley is deeply intertwined with the land and the prospect of sustenance. For generations, its economy has drawn strength from the earth, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its identity. Orchards heavy with fruit, fields yielding grain, and vineyards ripening under the generous Oregon sun are the enduring symbols of this enduring connection. The waters that thread through the valley, remnants of a more vigorous geological past, have not only nourished the soil but also provided a livelihood through fishing and recreation, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. It’s a locality that remembers its roots, a place where the past is not a burden but a quiet foundation, allowing for a present that unfolds with a natural, unhurried grace.

About This Pleasant Valley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pleasant Valley, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.557062, -123.385896. 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 Pleasant Valley and Josephine County.

Detailed location data for Pleasant Valley includes the ZIP code (97814), telephone area code (541, 503, 971), county seat of Josephine County (Grants Pass), and school district assignment (Tillamook School District 9). 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 Pleasant Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.