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About Copalis Crossing, Washington

Copalis Crossing is a locality in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 420. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Copalis Crossing is located at 47.1079°N, 124.0693°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98536.

Copalis Crossing lies at the confluence of the Copalis River and the broad, gray expanse of the Pacific Ocean, a liminal space where the scent of salt spray mingles with the deep, damp perfume of coastal rainforest. It lies 15.0 miles northwest of Aberdeen, WA (from Aberdeen, WA: bearing 308°T), and is situated 19.0 miles west-northwest of Grays Harbor. Here, the land exhales a cool, persistent mist, softening the sharp edges of the Douglas fir and Sitka spruce that march in dense battalions towards the water's edge. The beach, a wide sweep of dark, wind-scoured sand, is often strewn with the bleached bones of driftwood, testament to the ocean's relentless sculpting. In the low tide, tide pools bloom with a miniature, vibrant universe, their mirrored surfaces reflecting the perpetually overcast sky, a sky that can, on rare clear days, offer a glimpse of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains in the distance, a hazy blue promise beyond the immediate emerald embrace of the forest. The history of Copalis Crossing is as deeply rooted as the ancient cedars that once dominated this landscape, a story intertwined with the ebb and flow of the timber industry and the tenacious spirit of those who sought sustenance from both forest and sea. For generations, logging trucks have rumbled along its quiet roads, carrying the bounty of the surrounding hills, while the Copalis River itself, a lifeline for salmon runs, has supported generations of fishermen. The air here often carries the quiet hum of a life lived in close communion with nature's rhythms, a pace dictated by the seasons and the tides rather than the ticking of a clock. The local economy, though diversified now, still bears the indelible imprint of these foundational industries, with small, independent businesses catering to both the hardy residents and the curious travelers drawn to the raw, untamed beauty of the Washington coast.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Copalis Crossing, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.107865, -124.069341. 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 Copalis Crossing and Grays Harbor County.

Detailed location data for Copalis Crossing includes the ZIP code (98550), telephone area code (425), county seat of Grays Harbor County (Montesano), 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 Copalis Crossing is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.