Rowena Oregon Map

About Rowena, Oregon

Rowena is a locality in Wasco County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 181. The population density is 27.3 people per km². Rowena is located at 45.6723°N, 121.2684°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97058.

Rowena rests in a high desert basin, where the land rises in a series of arid, undulating hills that catch the sun with a muted, ochre glow. It lies 55.0 miles east of Camas, WA (from Camas, WA: bearing 83°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-west of The Dalles. The air here is thin and crisp, carrying the faint, dry scent of sagebrush and wild grasses that cling tenaciously to the slopes. Sparse stands of juniper and pine dot the landscape, their dark green forms a stark contrast against the pale earth, and in the distance, the formidable shoulders of the Cascade Mountains form a perpetual, blue-grey backdrop. The sky above Rowena is a vast, uninterrupted dome, and when the sun begins its descent, it paints the western horizon in hues of apricot and rose, bleeding into the deep indigo of approaching twilight. This land, once traversed by ancient peoples, later saw the arrival of settlers drawn by the promise of open country and the potential for agriculture. Rowena's economy, historically tied to the rhythms of the land, now finds its pulse in the cultivation of hardy crops and the steady hum of small-scale ranching that dots the surrounding ranches. The historic Columbia River Gorge, a vital artery for commerce and transport for generations, lies a modest distance to the north, its presence felt in the occasional rumble of trains and the distant gleam of traffic on the interstate. Though small, Rowena possesses a quiet resilience, a character shaped by the enduring power of its elemental surroundings and the enduring spirit of those who call it home.

About This Rowena Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rowena, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.672343, -121.268406. 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 Rowena and Wasco County.

Detailed location data for Rowena includes the ZIP code (97058), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Wasco County (The Dalles), and school district assignment (North Wasco School District 21). 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 Rowena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.