Prineville Oregon Map

About Prineville, Oregon

Prineville is a locality in Crook County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of 11,470. The population density is 336.6 people per km². Prineville is located at 44.2998°N, 120.8345°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97754.

Prineville unfolds beneath a vast Oregon sky, where sagebrush and juniper claim the ochre earth. It lies 16.9 miles east of Redmond, OR (from Redmond, OR: bearing 83°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-north-west of Juniper Canyon. The landscape here is a study in patient erosion, a realm of rolling hills and gentle canyons, carved by the persistent touch of wind and water. The Crooked River, a ribbon of cool, clear life, meanders through this dry expanse, its banks softened by cottonwoods that offer a fleeting, verdant contrast to the sun-baked slopes. Evenings bring a hush, as the light softens, bathing the distant mountains in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet grandeur that settles over the land like a benediction. This is a place shaped by the resilience of its inhabitants and the bounty of its high desert. Prineville’s roots are entwined with the pioneer spirit, the early settlers drawn by the promise of land and the lure of the river. Historically, the economy leaned on ranching and timber, industries that still echo in the town’s character, though the digital age has also found a foothold here, bringing new life and purpose. The Crook County Historical Society Museum whispers tales of early days, of the Pony Express and the burgeoning settlements, while the scent of pine from nearby forests often drifts into town, a constant reminder of the wildness that surrounds Prineville.

About This Prineville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prineville, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.299848, -120.834466. 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 Prineville and Crook County.

Detailed location data for Prineville includes the ZIP code (97754), telephone area code (541), county seat of Crook County (Prineville), and school district assignment (Crook County School District). 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 Prineville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.