Explore West Linn, Oregon, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for West Linn, Oregon. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Oregon or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to West Linn.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | West Linn |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Clackamas County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.366592 |
| Longitude | -122.6389 |
| Population | 27,373 |
| Density | 1423.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 97068 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Oregon City |
| School District | West Linn School District 3J |
West Linn reveals itself through the steady, rhythmic passage of the Willamette River, which serves as a natural boundary for the landscape. It lies 12.1 miles east-northeast of Albany, OR (from Albany, OR: bearing 65°T), and is situated 7.6 miles southwest of Stayton. The topography is defined by the steady flow of Abernethy Creek, which carves a path through the terrain as it approaches the water. Travelers often observe the mist rising from Willamette Falls, a powerful feature that shapes the local horizon and dampens the air with a constant, fine spray. Further inland, the quiet waters of Bull Frog Lake offer a serene contrast to the more vigorous currents of the river system. On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Coast Range provides a sharp, jagged edge to the western sky, reminding observers of the vast geological scale beyond the immediate valley.
West Linn maintains a connection to its industrial roots, anchored by the long history of paper manufacturing that once dominated the riverfront. The local economy has shifted over time, transitioning from heavy mill production toward a diverse landscape of professional services and small-scale commerce. While the roar of the mills has faded, the influence of these early enterprises remains visible in the sturdy infrastructure that lines the banks. The proximity to Peach Cove suggests a region once shaped by the practical needs of navigation and resource extraction. Today, the economic character of West Linn reflects a careful balance between preserving its heritage and supporting a modern, service-oriented workforce.
West Linn fosters a cultural atmosphere defined by its dedication to public spaces and the preservation of natural landmarks like Goat Island. The community gathers periodically for seasonal festivals that honor the local geography, often drawing residents to the water’s edge to celebrate the turning of the year. Notable individuals such as the author Terry Brooks have found inspiration in the quiet, forested environment that characterizes the residential neighborhoods. The pace of life remains deliberate, influenced by the damp, temperate climate and the persistent presence of the surrounding woodland. Throughout the year, the local character is shaped by a deep appreciation for the landscape, where the interplay of water and sky dictates the quiet mood of the day.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Linn, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.366592, -122.6389. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for West Linn includes the ZIP code (97068), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Clackamas County (Oregon City), and school district assignment (West Linn School District 3J).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |