Eastsound Washington Map

About Eastsound, Washington

Eastsound is a locality in San Juan County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,400. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Eastsound is located at 48.6968°N, 122.9055°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98245.

Eastsound lies at the gentle curve of a protected harbor, a sliver of shore where the deep blue of Puget Sound laps at the land. It lies 12.8 miles northeast of San Juan, WA (from San Juan, WA: bearing 38°T), and is situated 4.5 miles north-northeast of Orcas Island. The shoreline here is a mosaic of smooth, sea-worn stones and the occasional patch of sand, softened by the persistent green of Douglas fir and cedar that cling to the slopes rising behind the village. The air, perpetually kissed by salt and damp from the surrounding waters, carries the low hum of small boats and the distant cries of gulls. Beyond the immediate embrace of the water, the landscape unfolds in a series of soft, wooded undulations, a quiet testament to the ancient forces that shaped this archipelago, a place where the land feels both ancient and perpetually renewed. The economic pulse of Eastsound has long been tied to the bounty of Puget Sound and the fertile land, historically sustained by fishing and small-scale farming, and now increasingly by the vibrant arts and tourism that draw visitors to the San Juan Islands. This locality sits squarely within the San Juan County/Cypress Island Marine Biological Preserve, a designation that imbues its very existence with a sense of stewardship, a commitment to the delicate balance of the marine ecosystem. Echoes of its past as a maritime hub are still visible in the weathered pilings and the occasional vintage skiff pulled up on shore, while the present is marked by independent bookstores, galleries showcasing local craft, and the convivial clinking of glasses at waterside eateries. The spirit of this place is woven from the practicalities of island life and a profound appreciation for the natural world, a quiet resilience that allows its inhabitants to thrive amidst the ebb and flow of the tides and the seasons.

About This Eastsound Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Eastsound, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.696771, -122.905462. 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 Eastsound and San Juan County.

Detailed location data for Eastsound includes the ZIP code (98245), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of San Juan County (Friday Harbor), 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 Eastsound is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.