Belmont Washington Map

About Belmont, Washington

Belmont is a locality in Whitman County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 220. The population density is 40.0 people per km². Belmont is located at 47.0879°N, 117.1624°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98387.

Belmont rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, cradled by the foothills of the Cascades. It lies 24.7 miles north of Pullman, WA (from Pullman, WA: bearing 2°T), and is situated 17.2 miles north-northeast of Colfax. The land here, a rich loam the color of dark chocolate, rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell towards the horizon, where the distant, snow-capped peaks of Mount Rainier often pierce the sky on clear days. The air carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit in the summer and the crisp, earthy perfume of damp soil in the autumn, a testament to the fertile ground and the generous rainfall that nourishes this verdant patch of Washington. The sky above Belmont is a broad canvas, frequently painted in the muted grays and soft blues characteristic of the Pacific Northwest, though the sun, when it breaks through, possesses a remarkable intensity, casting long, sharp shadows that define the landscape with an almost sculptural clarity. The story of Belmont is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a legacy that began with early settlers drawn to the promise of fertile land and a climate amenable to cultivation. For generations, orchards have been the lifeblood of Belmont, their rows of apple, pear, and cherry trees forming a verdant quilt across the valley floor, especially vibrant in their spring bloom and the russet and gold of fall. This enduring connection to the land has shaped a quiet, industrious character for Belmont, where the pace of life is dictated less by the clock and more by the seasons and the demands of the harvest. While the region is known for its wine country further east, Belmont’s identity remains firmly rooted in its fruit orchards and the local cideries and preserves that celebrate this heritage, offering a tangible taste of the valley’s enduring prosperity and the deeply ingrained connection between its people and their soil.

About This Belmont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Belmont, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.08795, -117.1624. 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 Belmont and Whitman County.

Detailed location data for Belmont includes the ZIP code (99158), telephone area code (509, 425), 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 Belmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.