Colville Washington Map

About Colville, Washington

Colville is a locality in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,998. The population density is 622.5 people per km². Colville is located at 48.5466°N, 117.9055°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99114.

Colville rests in the broad, sweeping expanse of Stevens County, a landscape sculpted by the ancient hand of glaciers and the persistent flow of rivers. It lies 28.0 miles west-northwest of Pend Oreille, WA (from Pend Oreille, WA: bearing 286°T), and is situated 27.6 miles east of Ferry. The land here unfolds in a series of gentle slopes and broad valleys, leading the eye toward the distant, hazy blue of the Selkirk Mountains that form a rugged boundary to the north and east. Pine and fir trees, in varying shades of emerald and deep forest green, carpet the higher elevations, while the lower country is often given over to meadows that turn a pale gold in the late summer sun. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and resin, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very stones of the region. The Kettle River, a ribbon of silver and jade, meanders through the terrain, its presence marked by the rustle of cottonwoods along its banks and the occasional glint of sunlight on its surface. The history of Colville is interwoven with the spirit of pioneers and the enduring pursuit of prosperity in this corner of Washington. Originally established as a trading post, its growth was spurred by the discovery of gold and silver in the surrounding hills, a prospect that drew a hardy breed of prospectors and settlers to the area. Today, while mining remains a part of the economic fabric, Colville thrives on a diversified economy, with agriculture, timber, and a growing tourism sector contributing to its vitality. The town serves as a regional hub for the surrounding ranches and farms, a place where the bounty of the land—wheat, apples, and cattle—finds its way to market. Distinctive wooden storefronts line the main street, hinting at a past that is still very much alive, and the quiet hum of daily life suggests a community that values connection and self-reliance. The quality of light in Colville, particularly as the sun begins its descent behind the western ridges, is a spectacle of soft oranges and roseate hues, painting the sky with a tender farewell to the day.

About This Colville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colville, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.54657, -117.905537. 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 Colville and Stevens County.

Detailed location data for Colville includes the ZIP code (99114), telephone area code (509), county seat of Stevens County (Colville), and school district assignment (Colville 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 Colville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.