Bingen Washington Map

About Bingen, Washington

Bingen is a locality in Klickitat County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 652. The population density is 536.6 people per km². Bingen is located at 45.7148°N, 121.4645°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98605.

Bingen sits at the confluence of land and water, a place where the Dry Creek carves its patient path through the landscape. It lies 28.7 miles east-northeast of Skamania, WA (from Skamania, WA: bearing 76°T), and is situated 2.8 miles east-northeast of Hood River. The terrain immediately surrounding Bingen is characterized by a gentle rise, the earth a rich, loamy brown, often catching the low-angled light of the afternoon sun in a warm, diffused glow. This is not a land of dramatic peaks, but rather of softer, undulating forms, hinting at the forces that shaped them over eons. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a contrast to the humid breath of the distant Cascade Range, and the sky, when clear, offers a vast, uninterrupted canvas. The history of Bingen is intertwined with the flow of the Dry Creek and the broader development of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of burgeoning industries, found a foothold here, establishing a community that would eventually contribute to the region's agricultural output, particularly its orchards. The economic life of Bingen, while perhaps less bustling than its riverine neighbors, is sustained by a quiet diligence, a focus on the land and its bounty. Wah Gwin Gwin Falls, a few miles distant, serves as a reminder of the natural wonders that define this protected area, drawing those who seek the solace of flowing water and the ancient songs of the earth.

About This Bingen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bingen, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.714842, -121.464517. 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 Bingen and Klickitat County.

Detailed location data for Bingen includes the ZIP code (98605), telephone area code (360), county seat of Klickitat County (Goldendale), and school district assignment (White Salmon Valley 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 Bingen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.