Almira Washington Map

About Almira, Washington

Almira is a locality in Lincoln County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 360. The population density is 274.6 people per km². Almira is located at 47.7110°N, 118.9408°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99103.

Almira rests on the high plains of eastern Washington, a landscape defined by the subtle, almost imperceptible, undulation of wheat fields stretching towards a horizon that feels both vast and intimately close. It lies 18.9 miles southwest of Clark, WA (from Clark, WA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 25.7 miles west-southwest of Lincoln. The light here possesses a peculiar clarity, especially as the day begins to wane, casting long, attenuated shadows that give the land a sculpted, almost melancholic beauty. The air, often dry and carrying the faint, sweet scent of ripening grain, can become remarkably still, allowing the quiet hum of agricultural machinery to drift across the miles. In the distance, the muted blues and grays of the Palouse hills, softened by atmospheric haze, suggest a world of gentle, sweeping contours, a counterpoint to the sharp, clean lines of the sky. The history of Almira is inextricably linked to the fertile, wind-swept earth that surrounds it, a testament to the relentless spirit of early settlers who coaxed sustenance from this land. Its economy has long been anchored in agriculture, primarily wheat farming, a legacy evident in the sturdy, unpretentious grain elevators that punctuate the skyline, standing like silent sentinels against the vastness. This agricultural foundation has fostered a particular kind of community, one where independence and a deep understanding of the seasons are paramount. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Almira possesses a quiet dignity, a sense of enduring resilience that echoes the very land it inhabits.

About This Almira Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Almira, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.710982, -118.940846. 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 Almira and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Almira includes the ZIP code (99103), telephone area code (509), county seat of Lincoln County (Davenport), and school district assignment (Almira School District). 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 Almira is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.