Waterloo Oregon Map
Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, Linn County.
Interactive Map of Waterloo, Oregon
| City | Waterloo |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Linn |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 44.494012 |
| Longitude | -122.825366 |
| Population | 229 |
| Density | 258.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Waterloo, Oregon
Waterloo is a locality in Linn County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 229. The population density is 258.4 people per km². Waterloo is located at 44.4940°N, 122.8254°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97355.
Waterloo unfolds as a quiet sentinel at the confluence of the Santiam River’s gentle flow and the broader expanse of the Willamette Valley. It lies 17.0 miles south-east of Albany, OR (from Albany, OR: bearing 125°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-east of Lebanon. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of Douglas fir and a scattering of deciduous trees that blaze with ochre and crimson in autumn, cradle the small community. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the nearby forests, mingling with the sweet perfume of ripening berries in the summer months. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, often has a soft, diffused quality, casting a mellow glow on the fields and the weathered facades of the few businesses that line its main thoroughfare. The Santiam River itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, defines the edge of Waterloo, its banks a mosaic of smooth stones and encroaching willows, a constant, murmuring presence. The history of Waterloo is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands and the navigable waters that drew early settlers to this corner of the valley. For generations, agriculture has been the bedrock of its economy, with fields of berries, hazelnuts, and grass seed stretching towards the horizon, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the soil. The river, once a vital artery for logging and commerce, now offers a slower, more recreational pulse, its currents inviting kayakers and anglers. While no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet dignity of Waterloo lies in its continuity – a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates the pace of life, and where the legacy of those who worked the land is felt in the very character of its enduring, unassuming presence.
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About This Waterloo Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Waterloo, 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 Waterloo and Linn County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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. |
