Garfield Washington Map

About Garfield, Washington

Garfield is a locality in Whitman County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 475. The population density is 240.6 people per km². Garfield is located at 47.0079°N, 117.1410°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99130.

Garfield lies in the eastern expanse of Washington, a land where the sky feels vast and the earth stretches with a quiet, persistent patience. It lies 19.2 miles north of Pullman, WA (from Pullman, WA: bearing 5°T), and is situated 13.7 miles northeast of Colfax. The landscape here is a study in subtle undulations, a tawny canvas brushed with the muted greens of late-season grasses and the darker, more determined scrub that clings to the earth's contours. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, mineral tang, a scent born of sun-baked soil and the distant whisper of wind through sparse pine stands that dot the higher elevations. Even the light seems to possess a different quality, a softer, more diffused glow that softens the edges of the world and lends a contemplative mood to the long shadows. The roots of Garfield run deep into the rich agricultural history of the Palouse region, a landscape shaped by generations of farmers coaxing sustenance from its fertile soil. This is a place where wheat fields are not merely crops, but the very arteries of its economy, their golden waves a familiar and comforting sight under the expansive, often gray, Pacific Northwest sky. The town itself, small and unassuming, carries the quiet dignity of a community that has weathered its share of seasons, its buildings bearing the patina of time and purpose. Life in Garfield moves at a measured pace, a stark contrast to the clamor of larger cities, fostering a sense of neighborly connection that is as enduring as the land itself.

About This Garfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Garfield, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.007949, -117.141007. 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 Garfield and Whitman County.

Detailed location data for Garfield includes the ZIP code (99130), telephone area code (509), county seat of Whitman County (Colfax), and school district assignment (Garfield 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 Garfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.