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About George, Washington

George is a locality in Grant County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 669. The population density is 318.4 people per km². George is located at 47.0790°N, 119.8559°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98848.

George lies in the sun-drenched basin of central Washington, a landscape where the earth, parched and ochre-hued for much of the year, yields grudgingly to the persistent embrace of irrigation. It lies 27.4 miles west of Moses Lake, WA (from Moses Lake, WA: bearing 263°T), and is situated 10.7 miles south of Quincy. Vast expanses of wheat fields, their stalks a shimmering gold under the relentless sun, stretch towards horizons punctuated by the distant, snow-capped sentinels of the Cascades. The air here carries a dry, warm scent, a subtle perfume of sun-baked soil and ripening fruit, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a softened, almost buttery quality, casting long, languid shadows across the land. Here, the broad Columbia River, a vital artery of commerce and life, flows with a quiet, immense power, its currents carving a slow, deliberate path through the arid terrain. The genesis of George is intrinsically tied to the fertile crescent carved out by the Columbia River, a testament to the enduring human endeavor to cultivate life in this seemingly austere environment. Its economy is deeply rooted in agriculture, particularly the cultivation of apples and cherries, their sweet bounty a stark contrast to the surrounding dryness, and the burgeoning wine industry that has found a remarkable home in the nearby valleys. Beyond its agricultural heart, George is a gateway to the vast expanses of the Columbia Plateau, a region shaped by ancient volcanic activity and the erosive power of water, now dotted with wind farms that turn their silent, watchful blades against the sky. This is a place that understands the value of patience and persistence, where the rewards are hard-won and deeply appreciated, a quiet corner of Washington that hums with the industrious spirit of its people.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of George, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.079022, -119.855882. 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 George and Grant County.

Detailed location data for George includes the ZIP code (98824), telephone area code (509), county seat of Grant County (Ephrata), and school district assignment (Quincy 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 George is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.