La Center Washington Map

About La Center, Washington

La Center is a locality in Clark County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,883. The population density is 570.3 people per km². La Center is located at 45.8623°N, 122.6704°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98642.

La Center rests in a pocket of southwestern Washington, where the land begins its gentle acquiescence toward the Columbia River. It lies 4.8 miles northeast of Ridgefield, WA (from Ridgefield, WA: bearing 47°T), and is situated 8.7 miles northwest of Battle Ground. The terrain here is a soft etching of rolling countryside, a palette of greens and browns under a sky that often carries the diffused light of the Pacific Northwest. Dense stands of Douglas fir and cedar, relics of the old growth, punctuate the landscape, their shadows stretching long in the late afternoon. Creeks, born from the foothills to the east, meander through pastures and agricultural fields, their waters carrying the cool, damp breath of the Cascade periphery. The air itself feels clean, tinged with the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the verdant embrace that defines this region. This locality, La Center, carries the quiet hum of a place shaped by both its natural bounty and the persistent spirit of its settlers. Historically, its economy has been tethered to the fertile land, with agriculture—particularly the cultivation of berries and other small fruits—forming a significant thread in its fabric. The presence of the Columbia River, though a little distance away, has always been an implicit influence, shaping trade routes and offering a sense of connection to a wider world. In more recent decades, La Center has seen a steady influx of those drawn to its more tranquil pace and accessible connection to the larger metropolitan areas to the south, adding a layer of modern life to its established rural character. It is a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the daily cadence, a quiet counterpoint to the hurried pulse of the world beyond its borders.

About This La Center Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Center, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.862337, -122.670378. 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 La Center and Clark County.

Detailed location data for La Center includes the ZIP code (98629), telephone area code (360), county seat of Clark County (Vancouver), and school district assignment (La Center 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 La Center is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.