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About LaCrosse, Washington

LaCrosse is a locality in Whitman County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 357. The population density is 163.6 people per km². LaCrosse is located at 46.8140°N, 117.8819°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99143.

LaCrosse rests in a broad basin where the Snake River makes its broad, purposeful sweep, a landscape sculpted by the relentless flow of water and the vast, open skies of eastern Washington. It lies 33.7 miles west of Pullman, WA (from Pullman, WA: bearing 280°T), and is situated 34.1 miles north of Dayton. The Palouse hills, a unique formation of wind-swept loess, rise and fall in soft, undulating waves around the town, their contours so smooth they appear almost upholstered in a living green or gold depending on the season. In the distance, the fainter blue of the Blue Mountains offers a distant, watchful presence, and the air itself carries a dry, crisp quality, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun bleeds a rich amber across the western horizon, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the golden shafts of light. The very texture of the land here feels ancient, worn smooth by millennia of wind and water, a quiet testament to the elemental forces that shaped this corner of the Inland Northwest. The story of LaCrosse is inextricably linked to the rich soil and the agricultural bounty it yields, a narrative of hardy pioneers who recognized the promise held within this fertile basin. Wheat fields stretch to the edges of perception, a sea of grain that shimmers and sways under the summer sun, forming the bedrock of the local economy. For generations, the rhythm of LaCrosse has been dictated by the planting and harvesting cycles, a deeply ingrained connection to the land that fosters a sense of enduring community. Though the grander narratives of western expansion often overlook these quieter settlements, LaCrosse possesses its own distinct character, a blend of pragmatism and a deep, almost unconscious appreciation for the stark, unadorned beauty of its surroundings, a beauty that whispers of resilience and a life lived in honest partnership with the earth.

About This LaCrosse Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of LaCrosse, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.814045, -117.881883. 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 LaCrosse and Whitman County.

Detailed location data for LaCrosse includes the ZIP code (99143), telephone area code (509), county seat of Whitman County (Colfax), and school district assignment (LaCrosse 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 LaCrosse is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.