Oregon Illinois Map

About Oregon, Illinois

Oregon is a locality in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,851. The population density is 765.6 people per km². Oregon is located at 42.0148°N, 89.3323°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61061.

Oregon, Illinois, rests in the broad, fertile embrace of northern Illinois, a place where the land itself seems to breathe in slow, steady exhalations of green. It lies 14.3 miles north-northeast of Dixon, IL (from Dixon, IL: bearing 32°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-southwest of Byron. The Blackhawk Creek, a ribbon of silver, meanders through the landscape, its banks often softened by the deep, rich soil that defines this prairie country. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, their colors shifting with the sun, a vast, undulating quilt stitched by human hands. The air here carries the clean scent of turned earth and, in the summer months, the sweet, heavy perfume of ripening crops. Oak trees, ancient sentinels, dot the fields and line the streets, their leaves catching the dappled sunlight that filters down, painting fleeting patterns on the asphalt. This is a corner of Illinois where history is not a distant echo but a present, quiet hum. Oregon was a hub for the Underground Railroad, its wooded ravines and discreet farmsteads offering refuge to those seeking freedom. The town's economy, once deeply rooted in agriculture and the timber harvested from its surrounding woodlands, now finds a steady pulse in local businesses and the enduring spirit of its residents. The iconic Lorado Taft’s “Eternal Indian” monument, a stoic figure gazing westward from the bluffs overlooking the Rock River, stands as a powerful reminder of the region’s past and its enduring connection to the natural world. The pace of life in Oregon is measured, a gentle unfolding that allows for the appreciation of both the passing seasons and the enduring strength of community.

About This Oregon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oregon, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.014751, -89.332328. 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 Oregon and Ogle County.

Detailed location data for Oregon includes the ZIP code (61061), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Ogle County (Oregon), and school district assignment (Oregon Community Unit School District 220). 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 Oregon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.