Yamhill Oregon Map

About Yamhill, Oregon

Yamhill is a locality in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,273. The population density is 934.0 people per km². Yamhill is located at 45.3415°N, 123.1873°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97148.

Yamhill breathes with the quiet assurance of a place deeply rooted in the Willamette Valley's fertile embrace. It lies 9.1 miles north of McMinnville, OR (from McMinnville, OR: bearing 3°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-north-west of Lafayette. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald vineyards and golden fields of grain, form the immediate horizon, their contours softened by the perpetual mist that often hangs in the air until mid-morning. The Yamhill River, a silver ribbon, winds its way through the landscape, its banks a vibrant tapestry of willows and cottonwoods, their leaves whispering secrets on the breeze. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp earth, ripening fruit, and the distant, earthy scent of livestock. Even the light here seems to possess a unique quality, particularly in the late afternoon, when it slants across the land in long, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the still air and casting a mellow glow upon the weathered barns and fences that dot the countryside. The story of Yamhill is a narrative of agricultural endurance and quiet resilience, a place whose fortunes have long been tied to the bounty of the land. Founded by settlers drawn to the rich soil and abundant water, Yamhill's economy has historically revolved around farming, from the sturdy grains of early pioneers to the burgeoning wine industry that now defines much of the region. The echoes of this past are present in the charming, unpretentious architecture of the downtown core, where historic storefronts still stand, their facades bearing the patina of years. Local businesses, many of them family-run, cater to the rhythm of rural life, their doors opening early to serve farmers and their families, their shelves stocked with goods essential for a life lived close to the earth. While no grand monuments mark its history, Yamhill possesses a distinctive character, a palpable sense of community forged through shared seasons of planting and harvest, a quiet pride in the enduring legacy of its agricultural heart.

About This Yamhill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yamhill, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.341504, -123.187329. 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 Yamhill and Yamhill County.

Detailed location data for Yamhill includes the ZIP code (97148), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Yamhill County (McMinnville), and school district assignment (Yamhill-Carlton School District 1). 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 Yamhill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.