Mazama Washington Map

About Mazama, Washington

Mazama is a locality in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 240. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Mazama is located at 48.5921°N, 120.4040°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98833.

Mazama unfolds as a wide, sun-drenched valley floor, cupped by the imposing shoulders of the North Cascades. It lies 61.0 miles east-northeast of Skagit, WA (from Skagit, WA: bearing 79°T), and is situated 42.0 miles west-northwest of Omak. The Methow River, a ribbon of glacial melt and mountain springs, carves a meandering path through its heart, its banks fringed with a scrubby resilience of sagebrush and hardy grasses that turn to a soft, dusty gold under the afternoon sun. Towering above, the mountains present a jagged, awe-inspiring profile, their granite faces etched with the slow work of ice and wind, their higher reaches often dusted with the persistent white of winter, even in the nascent warmth of spring. The air here carries a dry, crisp scent, a mingling of pine needles and sun-baked earth, a palpable difference from the damp, evergreen embrace of the western side of the Cascade wall. The history of Mazama is written in the land itself, a story of hardy pioneers drawn by the promise of open range and the whisper of gold. For generations, this valley has been a working landscape, its economy tied to the cycles of cattle ranching and, more recently, the burgeoning appeal of outdoor recreation. The old homesteads, some still standing with their weathered wood and stoic grace, are reminders of the grit that settled this place, their foundations sunk deep into the soil that now sustains a vibrant community of artists, entrepreneurs, and those simply seeking a slower, more connected way of life. The summer months bring a lively hum as hikers, bikers, and skiers descend, drawn by the accessible wilderness and the clear, star-drenched nights, but the quietude of the long, gray winters holds its own distinct, introspective charm for those who call Mazama home.

About This Mazama Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mazama, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.592087, -120.403984. 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 Mazama and Okanogan County.

Detailed location data for Mazama includes the ZIP code (98862), telephone area code (509), county seat of Okanogan County (Okanogan), 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 Mazama is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.