Burley Washington Map

About Burley, Washington

Burley is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,443. The population density is 204.4 people per km². Burley is located at 47.4179°N, 122.6310°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98359.

Burley rests in the embrace of the South Fork of the Snake River, its flat, fertile land stretching out under a vast, often startlingly blue sky. It lies 6.6 miles north-northwest of Gig Harbor, WA (from Gig Harbor, WA: bearing 339°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south of Port Orchard. The river itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves a gentle path through the landscape, its banks softened by willows and cottonwoods that offer a welcome shade from the summer sun. Beyond these riparian margins, the terrain unfolds into wide fields, a patchwork quilt of alfalfa, sugar beets, and potatoes, their greens and browns a testament to the rich volcanic soil. In the distance, the faint, majestic outline of the Tetons can sometimes be glimpsed, a silent, snow-capped sentinel on the horizon, even as the immediate surroundings speak of a more grounded, agricultural reality. The air here carries a distinct scent, a blend of sun-baked earth, sweet hay, and the faint, metallic tang of irrigation water, a perfume unique to this corner of the Intermountain West. The story of Burley is deeply intertwined with the arduous work of irrigation and the vision of reclaiming desert land. Established in the early 20th century as part of a federal reclamation project, Burley owes its existence to the ambitious efforts to channel the Snake River's bounty onto what was once arid prairie. The town's economy, for generations, has been anchored by agriculture, with sugar beets and potatoes forming the bedrock of its prosperity, their processing plants humming with activity during harvest seasons. This enduring connection to the land has fostered a community spirit characterized by pragmatism and a quiet resilience, a shared understanding forged in the cycles of planting and harvest. While the agricultural roots remain deep, Burley also serves as a regional hub, a place where farmers from the surrounding districts gather to trade, socialize, and access services, its main street a steady artery of commerce where the rhythm of daily life unfolds with an unhurried, purposeful cadence.

About This Burley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burley, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.417874, -122.630967. 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 Burley and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Burley includes the ZIP code (98367), telephone area code (425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), and school district assignment (South Kitsap 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 Burley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.