Johnson Washington Map

About Johnson, Washington

Johnson is a locality in Whitman County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Johnson is located at 46.6316°N, 117.1379°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98930.

Johnson rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the earth exhales the scent of sun-baked soil and ripening fruit. It lies 7.2 miles south-southeast of Pullman, WA (from Pullman, WA: bearing 164°T), and is situated 9.5 miles southwest of Moscow. The landscape here unfurls in a gentle sweep of cultivated fields, a patchwork quilt of gold and green under an immense, often cerulean sky. Distant, hazy blue mountains form a soft, undulating horizon, their peaks occasionally softened by a veil of thin cloud. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry warmth, a palpable presence that seems to encourage a slower pace, a deeper breath. The very light seems to linger, softening the edges of barns and the straight lines of irrigation ditches, painting the scene with a mellow, golden hue. The genesis of Johnson is tied to the rich agricultural promise of this land, a promise first recognized and cultivated by settlers drawn to its fertile ground. For generations, the economy has been deeply rooted in the cultivation of apples, wheat, and later, the burgeoning vineyards that now dot the surrounding countryside, earning this region a reputation for fine wines. This agricultural heritage imbues Johnson with a grounded character, a sense of enduring connection to the seasons and the soil. While modern conveniences have arrived, the town retains a certain quiet dignity, a palpable sense of history in the weathered facades of its older buildings and the steady hum of activity at the local grain elevator. The faint, sweet aroma of fermenting grapes can sometimes drift on the breeze, a subtle reminder of the liquid gold this valley produces.

About This Johnson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Johnson, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.631552, -117.137945. 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 Johnson and Whitman County.

Detailed location data for Johnson includes the ZIP code (99113), telephone area code (509), county seat of Whitman County (Colfax), 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 Johnson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.