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About Almota, Washington

Almota is a locality in Whitman County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 45. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Almota is located at 46.7029°N, 117.4694°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99103.

Almota rests on a high bench overlooking the mighty Snake River, a place where the wind seems to sculpt the very earth into soft, sweeping curves. It lies 13.9 miles west of Pullman, WA (from Pullman, WA: bearing 262°T), and is situated 13.2 miles south-southwest of Colfax. The landscape here is a study in muted tones and vast horizons: ochre-colored dust devils dance across expanses of dry grass, giving way to the deep, rich brown of tilled wheat fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, sweet perfume of sun-baked sagebrush. Below, the Snake River, a ribbon of restless, jade-green water, carves its way through the basalt canyons, its presence a constant, murmuring counterpoint to the immense silence of the high desert. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, honeyed quality, softening the sharp edges of the coulees and casting long, dramatic shadows that imbue the land with a profound, almost sacred stillness. The history of Almota is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the land and the ambition of those who sought to harness it. Originally settled by homesteaders drawn to the fertile soil for wheat cultivation, Almota became a vital shipping point for the region's grain, its importance solidified by the arrival of the railroad. The economy still leans heavily on agriculture, with vast fields of wheat and barley dominating the surrounding terrain, their golden heads bowing in unison to the prevailing winds. The ghosts of those early days linger in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of the few remaining structures that speak of a time when Almota was a bustling hub. The river, though no longer the primary artery for grain transport, remains a powerful presence, offering a stark contrast to the dry, expansive plains and hinting at the enduring forces that have shaped this remote corner of Washington.

About This Almota Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Almota, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.702937, -117.469352. 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 Almota and Whitman County.

Detailed location data for Almota includes the ZIP code (99111), telephone area code (509), county seat of Whitman County (Colfax), and school district assignment. 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 Almota is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.