Chinook Washington Map

About Chinook, Washington

Chinook is a locality in Pacific County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 541. The population density is 213.6 people per km². Chinook is located at 46.2729°N, 123.9454°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98614.

Chinook rests at the mouth of the Columbia River, a place where the restless Pacific claims its dominion. It lies 8.0 miles northwest of Astoria, OR (from Astoria, OR: bearing 317°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north of Warrenton. The land here is a study in soft edges and muted colors, the shoreline a gentle curve of sand and driftwood, often veiled in a fine, persistent mist that lends a dreamlike quality to the air. Inland, the terrain rises gradually, a verdant hummock of evergreen, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn or a cluster of homes that seem to have grown organically from the earth. The very air carries the tang of salt and damp soil, a constant reminder of the vastness of the water that defines this corner of Washington. This is a place where the past whispers on the wind, a history woven from the threads of maritime trade and the enduring spirit of those who have navigated these waters. Chinook’s economy has long been tied to the bounty of the river and the sea, from the legendary salmon runs that once teemed in these currents to the fishing fleets that still venture out into the gray expanse. Remnants of its early days, like the sturdy, salt-worn pilings of forgotten docks, speak of a time when this was a vital port, a gateway for goods and travelers. The slow, deliberate pace of life here allows for a deep appreciation of the natural world, the changing tides and the distant, often obscured, silhouette of the Olympic Mountains on the horizon.

About This Chinook Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chinook, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.27288, -123.945427. 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 Chinook and Pacific County.

Detailed location data for Chinook includes the ZIP code (98614), telephone area code (360), county seat of Pacific County (South Bend), and school district assignment (Ocean Beach 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 Chinook is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.