Scappoose Oregon Map

About Scappoose, Oregon

Scappoose is a locality in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,179. The population density is 910.0 people per km². Scappoose is located at 45.7543°N, 122.8776°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97056.

Scappoose rests in a verdant valley, a place where the broad, fertile Columbia River plain begins its gentle rise towards the Coast Range. It lies 13.1 miles north-west of Vancouver, WA (from Vancouver, WA: bearing 308°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-south-west of St. Helens. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of rich soil and the ever-present moisture that nourishes the Douglas fir and hemlock blanketing the surrounding hills. Fields of emerald green, a patchwork quilt of agriculture, stretch outwards, punctuated by the occasional gambrel roof of a barn or the weathered grey of a farmhouse. The land itself feels substantial, grounded, as if it has always been this way, and the western sky, when it clears, often bleeds into hues of soft apricot and lavender, a quiet, daily spectacle. The history of Scappoose is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Columbia River basin, a legacy that still defines its character. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established farms that continue to thrive, producing everything from berries to livestock, a testament to the enduring spirit of the land. The local economy still hums with the quiet industry of agriculture and a growing number of small businesses, a far cry from the booming timber operations that once dominated the region. Scappoose maintains a distinct, unhurried rhythm, a place where neighbours still recognize one another and the evening train whistle is a familiar, comforting sound echoing through the valley.

About This Scappoose Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scappoose, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.754281, -122.877604. 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 Scappoose and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Scappoose includes the ZIP code (97056), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Columbia County (St. Helens), and school district assignment (Scappoose School District 1J). 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 Scappoose is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.