Stayton Oregon Map
Stayton, 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 Stayton, Marion County.
Interactive Map of Stayton, Oregon
| City | Stayton |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Marion |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 44.800678 |
| Longitude | -122.794533 |
| Population | 8,292 |
| Density | 1016.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Stayton, Oregon
Stayton is a locality in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,292. The population density is 1016.8 people per km². Stayton is located at 44.8007°N, 122.7945°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97383.
Stayton unfolds across the broad, fertile valley floor, a place where the Santiam River has patiently shaped the landscape for millennia. It lies 15.3 miles south-east of Salem, OR (from Salem, OR: bearing 130°T), and is situated 4.7 miles south-east of Aumsville. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of evergreen and the softer hues of deciduous trees, rise gently on either side, framing the town like ancient, watchful guardians. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the faintest whisper of pine from the higher slopes, particularly potent after a rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the ever-present Pacific Northwest cloud cover, often possesses a diffused, milky quality, illuminating the fields and orchards in a soft, almost ethereal glow. The land itself feels yielding, fertile, a testament to the patient work of generations who have coaxed sustenance from its embrace, fostering a sense of quiet persistence that defines the very character of Stayton. The history of Stayton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Willamette Valley, its early days defined by logging and the milling of timber that once dominated the surrounding forests. Later, the fertile ground proved ideal for the cultivation of hops, a distinctive industry that lent a unique character to the local economy for decades, the aroma of drying hops a familiar scent on the autumn air. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, with orchards and berry farms dotting the countryside, Stayton has diversified, embracing light manufacturing and a growing service sector. The town retains a connection to its past, visible in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings and the enduring spirit of its residents, who navigate the rhythms of modern life with a grounded practicality, a quiet pride in the enduring strength of their community.
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About This Stayton Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Stayton, 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 Stayton and Marion County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Stayton 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 Stayton 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. |
