Explore River Road, 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 River Road, 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 River Road.
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 | River Road |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Lane County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 44.084013 |
| Longitude | -123.1337 |
| Population | 8,732 |
| Density | 1846.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 97404 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Eugene |
| School District | Eugene School District 4J |
River Road unfurls across a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic presence of Flat Creek. It lies 1.3 miles south of Santa Clara, OR (from Santa Clara, OR: bearing 185°T), and is situated 3.2 miles northwest of Eugene. The terrain maintains a steady, inland composure, sitting forty-nine miles from any salt water and marked by the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Range on the western horizon. Residents often look toward the emerald-toned canopy of Emerald, which occupies the immediate landscape and offers a quiet expanse of protected greenery. The proximity of the Mohawk Valley lends a subtle shift in the air, bringing a coolness that settles over the fields as the sun dips low. Even the light here feels deliberate, casting long, amber shadows across the ground that seem to slow the passage of time for anyone watching from the roadside.
River Road traces a history rooted in the quiet industriousness of the inland plains, where the soil has long supported the steady work of agriculture and light manufacturing. The local economy draws its strength from this fertile foundation, balancing the needs of modern enterprise with a legacy of land stewardship that defines the daily rhythm of work. While the region remains distinct from the bustling hubs of the state, it maintains a sturdy industrial fiber that keeps the community connected to the broader regional market. The commerce of the area flows with a predictable, grounded pace, reflecting the persistence of those who cultivate the land and manage the resources nearby. Even the seasonal shifts in the economy seem to mirror the cycles of the earth, as businesses adapt to the changing needs of the population and the demands of the surrounding acreage.
River Road carries a cultural character shaped by a blend of pragmatic self-reliance and an appreciation for the natural world that defines the nearby Hawkins Hill Reservoir. The community finds its center in the shared spaces that serve as gathering points for neighbors, fostering a sense of belonging that is felt rather than stated. Visitors and residents alike find purpose in the local events that highlight the regional heritage, often gathering under the wide sky to celebrate the simple traditions of the area. While the pace of life remains modest, it is marked by a deep-seated respect for the environment and the quiet beauty of the inland woods. No singular individual of global renown dominates the local identity, as the spirit of River Road is built instead upon the collective efforts of the people who call this place home.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of River Road, Oregon. Coordinates: 44.084013, -123.1337. 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 River Road includes the ZIP code (97404), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Lane County (Eugene), and school district assignment (Eugene School District 4J).
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. |