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About Dallesport, Washington

Dallesport is a locality in Klickitat County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,603. The population density is 82.2 people per km². Dallesport is located at 45.6173°N, 121.1795°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98617.

Dallesport rests on the arid side of the Cascade Range's formidable wall, a landscape sculpted by wind and water into a tableau of golden grasses and sparse, hardy trees. It lies 1.6 miles north of The Dalles, OR (from The Dalles, OR: bearing 359°T), and is situated 17.6 miles east-southeast of Hood River. The land here rolls with a subtle, sun-baked undulation, giving way to the broad, powerful sweep of the Columbia River, a constant, vital artery carving its way through the expansive plains. To the west, the distant, hazy outline of the Cascade Range hints at wetter climes, a stark contrast to the dry, bright air that characterizes Dallesport. Mill Creek, a humble but persistent waterway, meanders nearby, its banks offering a verdant ribbon against the ochre tones of the surrounding earth, and the shimmering expanse of Lake Bonneville, a placid mirror reflecting the wide, often cloudless sky, lies just a mile distant. This locale, within the protected embrace of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, carries the echoes of a history tied to the river's bounty and the land's agricultural promise. Dallesport's economy, once perhaps more robustly tied to the agricultural cycles of wheat and fruit orchards that define the broader region, now finds its pulse in a more varied rhythm, with logistics and recreation playing increasing roles. The shadow of Cushing Falls, a delicate cascade tumbling with a quiet persistence, adds a touch of natural wonder to the area, a reminder of the erosive forces that have shaped this land over eons. Travelers passing through often remark on the unique quality of the light here, a particular luminescence that bathes the landscape in a warm, almost ethereal glow as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of orange and violet that seem to linger, a silent testament to the enduring spirit of this inland haven.

About This Dallesport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dallesport, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.617343, -121.179516. 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 Dallesport and Klickitat County.

Detailed location data for Dallesport includes the ZIP code (98617), telephone area code (360), county seat of Klickitat County (Goldendale), and school district assignment (Lyle 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 Dallesport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.