Explore Rockcreek, 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 Rockcreek, 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 Rockcreek.
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 | Rockcreek |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.550116 |
| Longitude | -122.877046 |
| Population | 9,862 |
| Density | 1936.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 97229 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Hillsboro |
| School District | Beaverton School District 48J |
Rockcreek defines its existence through the steady, rhythmic passage of Rock Creek, which carves a path directly past the local landscape. The terrain surrounding Rockcreek hums with the damp, verdant energy of a coastal climate, despite the proximity of the Pacific air being tempered by the inland reach of the environment. Waters from Falkenberg Reservoir lie a mere mile away, offering a still, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting gray light of the sky. Far to the east, the distant silhouette of the Coast Range anchors the horizon, providing a permanent, jagged boundary to the expansive view. Even at a remove of seven miles, the salt-tinged breeze finds its way toward the Rock Creek Country Club, ensuring the protected grounds remain perpetually cool and vibrant.
Rockcreek maintains a quiet continuity, its economic pulse tied to the land and the quiet industry of those who have long recognized the value of the surrounding timber and soil. The proximity of Tillamook State Forest has historically shaped the local labor and trade, fostering a culture of resourcefulness that persists in the modern era. While the rhythm of daily life is measured and deliberate, the nearby Waible Gulch stands as a silent witness to the geological shifts that once dictated the movement of settlers and goods. Residents often look toward the regional centers for larger commerce, yet Rockcreek retains a distinct independence born from its early roots in agriculture and forestry. This pragmatism remains the bedrock of the local economy, favoring steady, enduring work over the volatility of rapid expansion.
Cultural life in Rockcreek finds its expression in the shared stewardship of the Rock Creek Country Club, a space where the community gathers to celebrate the changing seasons. The nearby presence of Jackson Falls offers a singular natural landmark, its cascading water providing a constant, melodic backdrop to the stillness of the woods. While the area is largely defined by its own quietude, the influence of the contemporary Pacific Northwest literary and artistic currents occasionally ripples through the local schools and meeting halls. People here value the unvarnished truth of their surroundings, finding satisfaction in the simple transition from the deep green of the forest to the mist-heavy air of the basin. The character of Rockcreek is forged in these small, daily interactions, creating a collective identity that is as resilient and understated as the land itself.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rockcreek, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.550116, -122.877046. 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 Rockcreek includes the ZIP code (97229), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Washington County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Beaverton School District 48J).
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. |