Chattaroy Washington Map

About Chattaroy, Washington

Chattaroy is a locality in Spokane County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,200. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Chattaroy is located at 47.8896°N, 117.3577°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99003.

Chattaroy rests in a wide, sun-drenched basin where the eastern slopes of the Selkirk Mountains begin to soften their ruggedness. It lies 15.9 miles north-northwest of Spokane Valley, WA (from Spokane Valley, WA: bearing 340°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north of Mead. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a palette of dry grasses and weathered sagebrush that stretches towards a horizon often hazed by the vastness of the Inland Northwest sky. Scattered ponderosa pines, their bark like shattered amber, punctuate the landscape, offering sparse shade against a sun that can beat with an uncommon intensity. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, almost powdery scent, a whisper of dust and sun-baked rock, and the distant murmur of the Columbia River, a silver thread far below, hints at the powerful currents that shape this terrain. The history of Chattaroy is deeply entwined with the hardy souls who first sought to coax sustenance from this seemingly unforgiving soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land and the quiet solitude, established a way of life dictated by the seasons and the rhythms of the earth. While not a bustling metropolis, Chattaroy’s economy has long been anchored by agriculture, with local farms producing a modest but resilient harvest, and a scattering of small businesses serving the needs of its residents. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a quiet dignity in the way the present generation carries on the legacy of those who came before, their stories etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring character of the land itself.

About This Chattaroy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chattaroy, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.889616, -117.357718. 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 Chattaroy and Spokane County.

Detailed location data for Chattaroy includes the ZIP code (99003), telephone area code (509), county seat of Spokane County (Spokane), 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 Chattaroy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.