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Portland Oregon Map

Explore Portland, 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.

Interactive Map of Portland, Oregon

How to Use This Portland, Oregon Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Portland, 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 Portland.

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.

CityPortland
StateOregon (OR)
CountyMultnomah County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude45.536951
Longitude-122.649971
Population652,503
Density1887.8 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes97209, 97227, 97222, 97267, 97268
Area Code503, 971
County SeatPortland
School DistrictPortland School District 1J

About Portland, Oregon

Portland is a locality in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States. With a population of 652,503, Portland is a major urban centre in Oregon. The population density is 1887.8 people per km². Portland is located at 45.5370°N, 122.6500°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Portland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 97209, 97227, 97222.

Portland commands a low-lying basin where the Willamette River carves a path through the earth, defining the rhythm of the damp, cool air that moves across the landscape. It lies 5.6 miles north-northwest of Milwaukie, OR (from Milwaukie, OR: bearing 341°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south of Vancouver. The horizon is punctuated by the distant, jagged silhouette of the Coast Range, standing as a quiet sentinel over the moisture-rich woodlands and the dense, green salal that thrives in the temperate climate. Only a mile away, the quiet surface of City of Portland Reservoir Number 4 holds the reflection of the gray sky, while the proximity to the Swan Island Basin and the nearby Ross Island shapes the flow of the local geography. Beneath the canopy of towering trees, the light at dusk takes on a bruised, violet hue that seems to settle into the very fiber of the soil, grounding Portland in a landscape that feels perpetually alive with the weight of water and growth.

Founders of Portland saw the utility of the river as a corridor for commerce, choosing this site for its connection to the wider world through the water's reach. The land was shaped by the movement of people who recognized the value of the fertile Sullivan Gulch and the surrounding terrain for building a permanent settlement. Over time, the character of the place emerged from the intersection of industry and the natural environment, creating a legacy that respects the endurance of the early settlers. Portland grew through the steady labor of those who navigated the currents of the Willamette River, transforming the wilderness into a center of human activity while maintaining a respect for the wilder, untamed edges of the region.

Portland sustains a diverse economy that bridges the gap between traditional manufacturing and the modern intellectual currents of the Pacific Northwest. Local industries benefit from the infrastructure provided by the river, while institutions like the University of Portland anchor the academic life of the region, fostering a culture of inquiry and professional growth. The commerce of the area is supported by a network of transit and trade that moves with the deliberate pace of a place that values its own internal momentum. As the economy shifts, Portland remains a site where the practical application of labor meets the creative energy of a populace that treats its workspace with as much care as it treats the surrounding environment.

Culture in Portland reflects a deep appreciation for the quiet beauty of the Portland Classical Chinese Garden, an intimate space that offers a meditative counterpoint to the busy professional life of the inhabitants. The community gathers for annual festivals that celebrate the specific climate and the bounty of the region, often highlighting the agricultural output of the nearby valleys. While the city maintains a strong interest in professional and college sports, the real draw often lies in the local landmarks and the simple, evocative experience of walking near the banks of the Willamette River. Portland claims a identity that is distinct and self-assured, shaped by the people who have lived here and the natural features that demand a certain kind of attention, patience, and stewardship from everyone who calls the place home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Moda Center (Stadium) — 0.4 mi, 210° SW
  • Oregon Convention Center (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 217° SW
  • Lan Su Chinese Garden (Nature Reserve) — 1.2 mi, 238° SW
  • Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Nature Reserve) — 1.5 mi, 220° SW
  • Alberta Arts District (Art / Cultural Centre) — 1.5 mi, 015° N
  • Powell's City of Books (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 237° SW
  • International Rose Test Garden (Nature Reserve) — 1.8 mi, 239° SW
  • Mill Ends Park (Landmark) — 1.8 mi, 222° SW
  • Portland Japanese Garden (Nature Reserve) — 1.9 mi, 245° SW
  • Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 2.1 mi, 227° SW
  • Oregon Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 226° SW
  • Portland Art Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 227° SW
  • Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 199° S
  • Washington Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 249° W
  • Pittock Mansion (Historic Site) — 3.0 mi, 267° W
  • Mount Tabor Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.5 mi, 137° SE
  • Oregon Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.6 mi, 207° SW
  • Forest Park (Nature Reserve) — 4.2 mi, 279° W
  • The Grotto (Cathedral / Church) — 5.1 mi, 046° NE
  • Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (Museum) — 29.8 mi, 197° S
  • In the Tree Tops (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 230° SW
  • Constellation: Flowers from a Neighborhood Garden (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 203° SW
  • The Roll Up (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 282° W
  • Colours (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 282° W
  • Lloyd District Properties Privately-owned open space or common area (Private Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 215° SW
  • Hey! Happy Makers (Arts Centre) — 0.6 mi, 100° E
  • Irving Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 339° N
  • Gladys Sims McCoy Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 302° NW
  • The Dream (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 230° SW
  • Willamette River (Wild & Scenic River) — 0.9 mi, 226° SW · 51k acres
  • Oregon Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 130° SE
  • Grant Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 086° E
  • Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 233° SW
  • Brassworks Gallery (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 133° SE
  • L'Atelier (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 213° SW
  • Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 129° SE
  • Lisa Congdon (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 273° W
  • Public Privately-owned open space or common area (Private Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 050° NE
  • Sabin HydroPark (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.2 mi, 008° N
  • The Merchant's Hotel (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 232° SW
  • Portland Walking Tours (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 232° SW
  • Darcelle XV (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 233° SW
  • Japanese American Museum of Oregon (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 238° SW
  • Portland Chinatown Museum (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 233° SW
  • The First Telephone Exchange in Portland (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 226° SW
  • The Granite (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 338° N
  • State of Oregon State Open Space (State Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 229° SW
  • South Waterfront Dog Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 198° S
  • Government Island State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.4 mi, 039° NE
  • Mt. Hood National Forest (National Forest) — 12.6 mi, 081° E · 1.1M acres

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About This Portland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Portland, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.536951, -122.649971. 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 Portland includes the ZIP code (97209, 97227, 97222), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Multnomah County (Portland), and school district assignment (Portland School District 1J).

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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.