Siletz Oregon Map
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Interactive Map of Siletz, Oregon
| City | Siletz |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Lincoln |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 44.721784 |
| Longitude | -123.920113 |
| Population | 1,119 |
| Density | 606.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Siletz, Oregon
Siletz is a locality in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,119. The population density is 606.6 people per km². Siletz is located at 44.7218°N, 123.9201°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97380.
Siletz lies cradled by the deep green embrace of the Oregon Coast Range, a place where the air itself seems to carry the damp, earthy scent of Douglas fir and the distant murmur of the river. It lies 34.1 miles west-north-west of Corvallis, OR (from Corvallis, OR: bearing 289°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-east of Newport. The land here is a study in patient erosion, the hillsides softened by centuries of rain, their slopes cloaked in a dense, almost velvety forest that crowds right to the edges of the narrow valley floor. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, arrives in broad, diffused shafts, illuminating patches of ferns and moss-laden branches, lending an ethereal quality to the dense undergrowth. The Siletz River, a vital artery, winds through this landscape, its waters a cool, clear grey, reflecting the towering trees and the ever-changing sky, a constant, liquid presence that shapes the contours of the land and the lives lived within its reach. The history of Siletz is deeply entwined with the Siletz River and the indigenous peoples who first called this valley home, their legacy a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. Later, logging and fishing became the twin pillars of its economy, the timber mills once a thrumming testament to the forest's bounty and the river a highway for salmon, though both have seen their seasons. Today, a more modest rhythm prevails, with tourism offering a gentle counterpoint to the enduring connection to the land. The Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge, a short drive away, draws those who seek the wilder aspects of this coast, where the river meets the sea and seabirds wheel against a canvas of often-dramatic skies. The character of Siletz is one of quiet resilience, a community that has weathered shifts in industry and population, holding fast to its connection to the natural world that surrounds it, a place where the river's voice remains the dominant sound.
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About This Siletz Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Siletz, 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 Siletz and Lincoln County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Siletz 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 Siletz 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. |
