Bow Washington Map

About Bow, Washington

Bow is a locality in Skagit County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 585. The population density is 193.2 people per km². Bow is located at 48.5618°N, 122.3982°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98232.

Bow lies where the Skagit River’s broad delta begins its slow surrender to Puget Sound. It lies 6.8 miles north-northwest of Burlington, WA (from Burlington, WA: bearing 331°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west-northwest of Sedro-Woolley. The land here is a rich, dark loam, flat and fertile, crisscrossed by a network of sloughs and irrigation ditches that catch the pale, diffused light of the Pacific Northwest. In the distance, the jagged peaks of the North Cascades, often softened by a persistent veil of mist, form a dramatic backdrop, a constant reminder of the wilder country to the east. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the briny tang of salt and the damp, earthy scent of marsh grass, a fragrance that clings to everything. For generations, Bow has been shaped by the rhythm of the tides and the bounty of the soil. Historically, it was a crucial point along the indigenous trade routes, a place where river-borne goods met the sea. Today, its economy is deeply rooted in agriculture, particularly the cultivation of berries and other produce that thrive in the nutrient-rich delta soil, with fields stretching out like patchwork quilts under the vast, often gray sky. The proximity to the water also means a connection to fishing and shellfish farming, a livelihood that has sustained families for decades. There's a quiet industriousness to Bow, a sense of purpose that doesn't shout but rather hums, like the gentle drone of a tractor on a distant field or the murmur of conversation at the local diner.

About This Bow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bow, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.561774, -122.398219. 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 Bow and Skagit County.

Detailed location data for Bow includes the ZIP code (98232), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Skagit County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (Burlington-Edison 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 Bow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.