Discovery Bay Washington Map

About Discovery Bay, Washington

Discovery Bay is a locality in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,100. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Discovery Bay is located at 47.9901°N, 122.8918°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98382.

Discovery Bay unfolds along the southern edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a broad expanse of saltwater reflecting the often-moody sky. It lies 10.7 miles southwest of Port Townsend, WA (from Port Townsend, WA: bearing 215°T), and is situated 6.2 miles west-southwest of Port Hadlock-Irondale. The land here, shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and the restless sea, rises gently from pebble-strewn beaches to forested slopes. Douglas fir and western red cedar, their branches heavy with the damp breath of the Pacific, form a dense canopy, while the air carries the briny tang of the Sound, mingling with the earthy scent of decaying leaves. Occasionally, the sharp, clean scent of pine needles pierces through, especially after a rain, and the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Olympic Mountains, a formidable wall against the eastern dryness, can be seen on clearer days, their presence a constant, silent reminder of the wildness that lies just beyond. The history of Discovery Bay is intrinsically tied to the waterways that define it, a place where indigenous peoples have long fished the abundant salmon runs and where early European explorers, like the bay's namesake, George Vancouver, charted its shores. The local economy, once reliant on timber and fishing, has evolved, with a growing appreciation for the bay's natural beauty attracting a quieter pace of life. Small farms and artisan producers now dot the landscape, their wares reflecting the fertile soil and the maritime influence. The very light here seems to possess a unique quality, especially during the prolonged twilight of autumn, where the muted grays and blues of the sky soften the edges of the world, imbuing Discovery Bay with a contemplative, almost serene character.

About This Discovery Bay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Discovery Bay, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.99009, -122.891836. 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 Discovery Bay and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Discovery Bay includes the ZIP code (98368), telephone area code (425), county seat of Jefferson County (Port Townsend), 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 Discovery Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.