Silverton Oregon Map

About Silverton, Oregon

Silverton is a locality in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of 10,456. The population density is 1150.0 people per km². Silverton is located at 45.0051°N, 122.7831°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97381.

Silverton lies in a valley cradled by the rolling foothills of the Oregon Coast Range, where the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of evergreen forests and fertile soil. It lies 10.2 miles south-south-east of Woodburn, OR (from Woodburn, OR: bearing 160°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east of Hayesville. The landscape here is a gentle unfolding of verdant pastures and cultivated fields, bisected by the meandering Silver Creek, its waters glinting like scattered coins under the diffused Oregon light. The sky overhead, frequently a canvas of soft grays and muted blues, can at times fracture into a startling clarity, revealing the deep emerald of distant Douglas firs and the burnished gold of ripening wheat. The character of Silverton is one of quiet persistence, a place where the seasons dictate the pace of life with a predictable, comforting cadence. The history of Silverton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Willamette Valley, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and the promise of a fresh start, established farms that remain the backbone of the region, producing everything from berries and orchard fruits to Christmas trees, a surprisingly significant export. The town itself grew around these agricultural roots, its streets lined with buildings that whisper of a bygone era, their facades bearing the marks of time and dedication. While no grand monuments dominate the skyline, the enduring presence of family farms and the vibrant weekly farmers' market serve as a constant, tangible connection to Silverton’s heritage and its continued prosperity, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first tilled this rich earth.

About This Silverton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Silverton, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.005121, -122.783146. 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 Silverton and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Silverton includes the ZIP code (97381), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Marion County (Salem), and school district assignment (Silver Falls School District 4J). 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 Silverton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.