Husum Washington Map

About Husum, Washington

Husum is a locality in Klickitat County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 290. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Husum is located at 45.7993°N, 121.4870°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98623.

Husum rests in a landscape sculpted by the steady hand of the White Salmon River, its banks a vibrant green against the broader palette of the surrounding terrain. It lies 29.6 miles east-northeast of Skamania, WA (from Skamania, WA: bearing 65°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-northeast of Hood River. The land here is not flat prairie, but rather a series of gentle slopes and dips, a subtle undulation that hints at the geological forces that shaped this valley. Just a mile away, Spencer Reservoir lies like a polished stone, reflecting the ever-changing sky, while the White Salmon River itself, a ribbon of cool, moving water, traces its path close enough to lend a constant, murmuring presence to the air. The light here, particularly as it filters through the trees in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, diffused quality, an almost tangible presence that settles over the fields and the riverbanks. The character of Husum is intrinsically tied to the White Salmon River, a defining artery that has nourished its history and economy. This is a place where the legacy of the land is palpable, where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the local life, and where the protected boundary of the White Salmon Wild and Scenic River imbues the very air with a sense of preservation. While not a hub of bustling industry, Husum’s economy has historically been anchored in the bounty of the region, with agriculture and its related trades forming the backbone for generations. The distant, hazy silhouette of the Cascade Range serves as a constant reminder of the broader geography, a vast backdrop against which the more intimate stories of Husum unfold, a community that draws its strength and its quiet beauty from the enduring presence of the river.

About This Husum Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Husum, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.799287, -121.487019. 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 Husum and Klickitat County.

Detailed location data for Husum includes the ZIP code (98623), telephone area code (360), county seat of Klickitat County (Goldendale), 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 Husum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.