Holden Washington Map

About Holden, Washington

Holden is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 60. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Holden is located at 48.1995°N, 120.7748°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98852.

Holden rests in the embrace of the Wenatchee National Forest, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 45.8 miles east-southeast of Skagit, WA (from Skagit, WA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 25.9 miles northwest of Lake Chelan. Railroad Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves its path nearby, its gentle murmur a constant companion to the quiet landscape. The surrounding terrain is a study in verdant textures, a deep forest giving way to slopes that hint at the grander Cascade Range, a distant, majestic presence on the horizon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, paints fleeting, luminous patterns on the forest floor, and the silence here is profound, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a bird. The history of Holden is deeply intertwined with the very resources that define its surroundings, a legacy of mining that once pulsed through its veins, leaving behind echoes of a industrious past. Though the ore carts no longer rumble, a spirit of self-sufficiency and connection to the natural world persists. The local economy, while perhaps less boisterous than in days of yore, finds its sustenance in the surrounding wilderness, supporting those who cherish this remote corner of Washington. A palpable sense of community permeates Holden, a shared understanding forged by its isolation and the shared appreciation for the untamed beauty that surrounds it, from the nearby Entiat Ranger District to the tranquil waters of Dole Lakes, just a few miles distant.

About This Holden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Holden, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.199466, -120.774787. 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 Holden and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Holden includes the ZIP code (98816), telephone area code (509), county seat of Chelan County (Wenatchee), 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 Holden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.