Curtis Washington Map

About Curtis, Washington

Curtis is a locality in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 390. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Curtis is located at 46.5870°N, 123.1101°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98538.

Curtis lies in the broad embrace of the Willamette Valley, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet, fertile peace. It lies 11.6 miles southwest of Centralia, WA (from Centralia, WA: bearing 220°T), and is situated 8.7 miles southwest of Chehalis. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, drinks deeply of the Pacific Northwest's persistent, silver-toned rain, giving rise to a landscape of verdant fields and stately, mature trees that stand like ancient sentinels. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries the clean, damp scent of earth and growing things, a palpable presence that clings to the skin and settles in the lungs. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, possesses a peculiar, almost luminous quality, painting the broad, flat expanses with a muted gold that softens every edge and contour. The story of Curtis is one deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a legacy that continues to shape its present character. For generations, the fertile ground has yielded crops, fostering a local economy that has historically revolved around the harvest and the sustenance it provides. While the grander narratives of industrial booms and busts may have bypassed this particular corner of the valley, Curtis has found its enduring strength in the steady, dependable rhythm of the seasons and the quiet dedication of its people. This enduring connection to the land manifests in a subtle, unhurried pace of life, where the simple act of tending a garden or sharing a neighborly wave carries a weight of tradition and shared experience, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived close to the soil.

About This Curtis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Curtis, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.587048, -123.110134. 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 Curtis and Lewis County.

Detailed location data for Curtis includes the ZIP code (98532), telephone area code (425), county seat of Lewis County (Chehalis), 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 Curtis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.