Redwood Oregon Map

About Redwood, Oregon

Redwood is a locality in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,721. The population density is 352.0 people per km². Redwood is located at 42.4221°N, 123.3873°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97527.

Redwood lies cradled in a fold of the land where the Siskiyou Mountains begin their dramatic descent toward the Pacific. It lies 3.2 miles west-south-west of Grants Pass, OR (from Grants Pass, OR: bearing 249°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-south-east of Merlin. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of ancient forests, a perfume of Douglas fir, western hemlock, and the towering redwoods that give the place its name. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in fractured shafts, illuminating moss-laden branches and the dark, rich soil where ferns unfurl their delicate fronds. The terrain is a complex tapestry of steep slopes and narrow valleys, crisscrossed by the cool, clear waters of creeks that tumble over smoothed stones, their ceaseless murmur a constant, quiet song. The very character of Redwood is shaped by this verdant, shadowed embrace, a place where the wildness of nature feels ever-present, a gentle but firm hand guiding the rhythm of life. The history of Redwood is deeply entwined with the extraction of its magnificent timber, a legacy that shaped its early economy and continues to influence its present-day character. For generations, the felling and milling of these colossal trees provided livelihoods, and the scars of logging roads can still be traced on the mountainsides, a testament to human endeavor. Though the largest old-growth giants are now protected, the spirit of the forest remains the economic heartbeat of Redwood, with sustainable forestry and tourism playing increasingly significant roles. The local culture reflects this connection to the land; a quiet resilience pervades, a deep respect for the natural world that has sustained the community. Life in Redwood unfolds at a measured pace, dictated less by the ticking clock and more by the changing seasons and the enduring presence of the colossal trees that stand as silent sentinels.

About This Redwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Redwood, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.422062, -123.387283. 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 Redwood and Josephine County.

Detailed location data for Redwood includes the ZIP code (97527), telephone area code (541), county seat of Josephine County (Grants Pass), and school district assignment (Grants Pass School District 7). 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 Redwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.