West Linn Oregon Map

About West Linn, Oregon

West Linn is a locality in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of 26,935. The population density is 1406.5 people per km². West Linn is located at 45.3657°N, 122.6123°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97068.

West Linn rises from the confluence of two mighty rivers, its landscape a gentle swell of green hills that tumble towards the Willamette and the Columbia. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp sweetness, a scent of Douglas fir and the rich, dark earth that fuels its gardens. Oak trees, ancient and gnarled, stand sentinel on the slopes, their branches reaching out like wise, old hands against a sky that often shifts from steely grey to a soft, bruised purple at dusk. The houses, often clad in muted tones of cedar and stone, seem to belong to the land, their roofs softened by moss, their foundations rooted deep in the soil, embracing the quietude of this place. The history of West Linn is intrinsically tied to the powerful waterways that define its geography, once a vital crossroads for indigenous peoples long before settlers arrived. The early economy was shaped by timber and agriculture, the fertile ground yielding abundant crops, and the rivers serving as arteries for trade and transport. Today, while remnants of that industrial past can still be glimpsed in the weathered docks and the lingering scent of woodsmoke on the breeze, West Linn has evolved into a community that values its natural beauty and the quality of life it affords its residents. Parks like Mary S. Young State Recreation Area offer public access to the riverbanks, inviting quiet contemplation amidst the rustling reeds and the steady murmur of the water, a constant reminder of the lifeblood that flows through this verdant corner of the state.

About This West Linn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Linn, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.365676, -122.612314. 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 West Linn and Clackamas County.

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). 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 West Linn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.