According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.75 square miles (14.89 km²), of which 5.30 square miles (13.73 km²) is land and 0.45 square miles (1.17 km²) is water.

The intersection Oregon Route 228 and U.S. Route 20 occurs at the Western end of Sweet Home.

The South Santiam River flows from Foster Reservoir along the northern city limits of Sweet Home.
Ames Creek and Wiley Creek flow into the South Santiam River within the city limits.

Sweet Home is built on a prehistoric petrified forest.
In addition to fossil wood, the area includes a variety of agate, jasper, crystals and minerals.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.75 square miles (14.89 km²), of which 5.30 square miles (13.73 km²) is land and 0.45 square miles (1.17 km²) is water.
The intersection Oregon Route 228 and U.S. Route 20 occurs at the Western end of Sweet Home.
The South Santiam River flows from Foster Reservoir along the northern city limits of Sweet Home. Ames Creek and Wiley Creek flow into the South Santiam River within the city limits.
Sweet Home is built on a prehistoric petrified forest. In addition to fossil wood, the area includes a variety of agate, jasper, crystals and minerals.
Sweet Home, Oregon