Sherwood Oregon Map

About Sherwood, Oregon

Sherwood is a locality in Washington County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of 20,307. The population density is 1585.6 people per km². Sherwood is located at 45.3565°N, 122.8401°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97140.

Sherwood unfolds itself across rolling hills, a verdant tapestry woven from the fertile Willamette Valley. It lies 4.2 miles west-south-west of Tualatin, OR (from Tualatin, OR: bearing 243°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south of Beaverton. Here, the air carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a gentle counterpoint to the rustle of leaves in the Douglas fir and maple trees that punctuate the landscape. Sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy, casts shifting patterns on the winding roads, illuminating patches of wild blackberry brambles and the occasional weathered fence post. The terrain itself breathes with a quiet resilience, its contours shaped by eons of rain and the slow, persistent work of watercourses that thread their way towards larger rivers. Even the shadows seem to hold a certain depth here, hinting at the hidden life within the undergrowth and the patient unfolding of seasons. The story of Sherwood is one of agricultural roots and a steady, organic growth, its economy long anchored by the bounty of the surrounding farms that produce everything from berries to wine grapes. This heritage is palpable in the town's character, a place where community bonds are as strong as the ancient oaks that still stand sentinel on some properties. For decades, it was a community that thrived on the quiet industry of the land, its residents tending to orchards and fields, their lives measured by the cycles of planting and harvest. While modern development has brought new businesses and a growing population, the essence of Sherwood remains, a place where the past whispers from the weathered barns and the vibrant present flourishes in farmers' markets and family-owned shops, each echoing the enduring spirit of this corner of Washington County.

About This Sherwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sherwood, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.356507, -122.840098. 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 Sherwood and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Sherwood includes the ZIP code (97140), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Washington County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Sherwood School District 88J). 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 Sherwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.