Cathlamet Washington Map

About Cathlamet, Washington

Cathlamet is a locality in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 616. The population density is 434.2 people per km². Cathlamet is located at 46.2032°N, 123.3832°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98612.

Cathlamet rests on the western bank of the Columbia River, a place where the immense, slow-moving water dictates the very character of the landscape. It lies 21.8 miles west-northwest of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 282°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south-southeast of Wahkiakum. Here, the river’s embrace is palpable, a wide, silty expanse that stretches toward distant, hazy horizons, often softened by the characteristic Pacific Northwest gray. The land itself rises gently from the water’s edge, a mosaic of dense evergreen forests giving way to more open fields, the air perpetually carrying the clean, damp scent of pine and river water. In the late afternoon, the light can turn burnished gold, catching the mist that rises from the water and lending a quiet, almost ethereal glow to the surrounding firs and cedars. The history of Cathlamet is deeply entwined with the Columbia River, a vital artery for trade and settlement since time immemorial. Indigenous peoples fished its abundant salmon runs for centuries, a tradition that echoes in the local economy even today, with fishing and timber remaining significant industries, though often in a more refined, modern guise. The town’s early days were marked by the rugged spirit of loggers and rivermen, their stories now whispered by the creaking docks and weathered storefronts that line the waterfront. Cathlamet’s enduring charm lies in this palpable connection to its past and its natural surroundings, a place where the rhythm of the river still sets the pace of daily life, a gentle counterpoint to the hurried world beyond its quiet harbor.

About This Cathlamet Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cathlamet, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.203166, -123.383183. 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 Cathlamet and Wahkiakum County.

Detailed location data for Cathlamet includes the ZIP code (98612), telephone area code (360), county seat of Wahkiakum County (Cathlamet), and school district assignment (Wahkiakum 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 Cathlamet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.