Hamilton Washington Map

About Hamilton, Washington

Hamilton is a locality in Skagit County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 252. The population density is 80.3 people per km². Hamilton is located at 48.5215°N, 121.9893°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98255.

Hamilton sits at the confluence of the Bitterroot River's broad, clear flow and the foothills that rise to embrace it. It lies 11.4 miles east of Sedro Woolley, WA (from Sedro Woolley, WA: bearing 84°T), and is situated 14.4 miles west-northwest of Skagit. The valley floor here is a patchwork of agricultural fields, their greens and golds shifting with the seasons, bordered by the darker, more rugged slopes of the surrounding mountains. The air, especially in the long, luminous afternoons of late summer, carries a dry, clean scent of sun-baked earth and distant pine, a stark contrast to the damp, evergreen west of the Cascades. Even on the clearest days, the distant, snow-capped peak of a grander mountain, a constant sentinel, can be seen, a silent promise of wilder country beyond. Founded as a trading post in the mid-19th century, Hamilton’s history is deeply intertwined with the natural bounty of the Bitterroot Valley and the arduous journeys of those who sought to settle it. Its early economy was built on ranching and timber, industries that still hold a significant presence, though the valley has increasingly become a haven for those drawn to its outdoor pursuits and a quieter pace of life. The Bitterroot River itself, a vital artery for both historical sustenance and modern recreation, remains a focal point, its waters teeming with trout and its banks offering a verdant corridor. Today, Hamilton also serves as a gateway to the Lee Creek Wilderness, a testament to the enduring wildness that defines this corner of the state.

About This Hamilton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hamilton, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.5215, -121.989315. 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 Hamilton and Skagit County.

Detailed location data for Hamilton includes the ZIP code (98255), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Skagit County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (Sedro-Woolley 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 Hamilton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.