Explore Roseburg, Oregon, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Roseburg |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 43.223604 |
| Longitude | -123.352037 |
| Population | 23,683 |
| Density | 853.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 97470, 97471 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Roseburg |
| School District | Douglas County SD 4 |
Roseburg anchor points its identity in the deep, verdant interior of the Oregon landscape, far removed from the influence of any salt-heavy air. It lies 42.6 miles south-southwest of Cottage Grove, OR (from Cottage Grove, OR: bearing 200°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north-northeast of Green. The Deer Creek winds with a quiet, persistent energy through the terrain, defining the local topography as it flows toward the broader regional waterways. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Klamath Mountains form a jagged, purple boundary against the horizon, anchoring the visual field. The nearby Sylman Valley offers a gentle contrast to the sharper elevations, providing a basin of fertile earth and soft, shifting light. Those seeking a quiet moment by the water often find their way to the Sun Studs Log Pond, a small, reflective feature tucked away only a few miles from the primary thoroughfares. The protected expanse of the South Umpqua WSR surrounds the area, ensuring that the wilder character of the land remains a tangible presence for all who live here.
Roseburg grew from the rugged ambition of early settlers who recognized the potential in the abundant timber and fertile soil of this inland basin. The local economy maintains a steady pulse, historically tethered to the harvest and processing of wood products that define the region's industrial rhythm. Beyond the mills, the land supports a diverse agricultural output, with vineyards and orchards finding purchase in the unique climate of the surrounding valleys. Labor and craftsmanship have long been the primary currencies here, grounding the population in a tradition of productive, physical work. As the sun dips behind the western ridges, the industrial silhouettes soften, revealing a town that values the quiet, methodical pace of its daily commerce. This persistence of industry remains the backbone of the region, visible in the heavy machinery and the steady traffic of work vehicles navigating the local roads.
Roseburg carries a character forged by the intersection of forest solitude and the practical necessities of a working population. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons, grounding social life in the cycles of the earth rather than the noise of the metropolis. Landmarks here are defined by the natural world, as the South Umpqua WSR provides a sanctuary for those who appreciate the quietude of the woods. While the town is modest in its scale, it has occasionally been the home of notable figures, including the artist and writer James Crumley, whose work captures the hard-edged, atmospheric grit of the American West. Residents often spend their afternoons along the banks of the Deer Creek, watching the light change across the water as the day settles into a long, golden dusk. There is a specific, unadorned beauty in the way the local architecture sits against the backdrop of the distant Klamath Mountains, a testament to a life lived in direct contact with the landscape.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roseburg, Oregon. Coordinates: 43.223604, -123.352037. 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 Roseburg includes the ZIP code (97470, 97471), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Douglas County (Roseburg), and school district assignment (Douglas County SD 4).
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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |