Gleed Washington Map

About Gleed, Washington

Gleed is a locality in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,844. The population density is 223.5 people per km². Gleed is located at 46.6582°N, 120.6134°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98937.

Gleed rests in a wide, sun-kissed valley, a place where the earth seems to have exhaled a sigh of contentment. It lies 6.4 miles northwest of Yakima, WA (from Yakima, WA: bearing 307°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-northwest of Terrace Heights. The land here is a broad, fertile expanse, gently sloping toward the distant, snow-capped peaks that punctuate the southern horizon. Fields of ripening grain, a rich amber under the vast, often brilliant blue sky, stretch out like an endless, rippling carpet, broken occasionally by the darker green punctuation of orchards heavy with fruit. The air itself feels clean and dry, carrying the faint, sweet perfume of apples and the earthy scent of tilled soil, a subtle fragrance that clings to the late afternoon light, turning it a soft, hazy gold. The history of Gleed is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this land, a story of hard work and quiet perseverance that began with settlers drawn to its fertile soil. For generations, the economy has been shaped by the harvests of apples, cherries, and the hardy wheat that thrives in this eastern Washington climate, a stark contrast to the wetter, evergreen landscapes further west. This agricultural focus has fostered a sense of deep connection to the seasons and the land, a rhythm of planting, tending, and reaping that defines the pace of life in Gleed. The town itself, though modest, carries the quiet dignity of a place that has weathered its share of challenges and continues to draw sustenance from the very earth it occupies, a testament to enduring local spirit.

About This Gleed Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gleed, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.658181, -120.613402. 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 Gleed and Yakima County.

Detailed location data for Gleed includes the ZIP code (98937), telephone area code (509), county seat of Yakima County (Yakima), and school district assignment (Naches Valley 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 Gleed is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.