Rowena Oregon Map
Rowena, Oregon — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Rowena, Wasco County.
Interactive Map of Rowena, Oregon
| City | Rowena |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Wasco |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.672343 |
| Longitude | -121.268406 |
| Population | 181 |
| Density | 27.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Rowena Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Rowena, Oregon with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Rowena is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Rowena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
