Menlo Washington Map

About Menlo, Washington

Menlo is a locality in Pacific County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 320. The population density is 15.0 people per km². Menlo is located at 46.6215°N, 123.6471°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98561.

Menlo rests in a quiet corner of the Pacific Northwest, where the land gently slopes and breathes with the presence of the Willapa River. It lies 25.7 miles south-southeast of Aberdeen, WA (from Aberdeen, WA: bearing 162°T), and is situated 6.1 miles southeast of Raymond. This waterway, a constant, murmuring companion, carves a verdant path through the landscape, its banks often shrouded in the soft, persistent mist that lends a certain ethereal quality to the air. The land itself is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a mosaic of dense woodlands and open spaces that hint at the fertile soil beneath. Though miles from the open ocean, the coastal influence is palpable, carried on the damp air that carries the scent of pine and the distant promise of salt. The surrounding terrain, part of the expansive Willapa Hills Trail, invites exploration, its trails winding through a domain where sunlight filters through ancient trees, painting fleeting patterns on the forest floor. The history of Menlo is as interwoven with the Willapa River as the roots of the alder trees that line its banks. This locality, a part of the larger Willapa Valley, has long been shaped by the river's bounty, a natural artery that once facilitated the movement of goods and people. The local economy, while perhaps not booming, holds a quiet resilience, its roots anchored in the land and its resources. The Willapa Hills Trail, a protected area that encompasses Menlo, serves as a constant reminder of the region's commitment to preserving its natural heritage, offering solace and recreation to those who seek it. The rhythm of life in Menlo is one of steady continuity, a quiet acknowledgment of the natural cycles that govern the land and the lives lived upon it, where the whisper of the river and the rustle of leaves are the dominant sounds.

About This Menlo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Menlo, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.62149, -123.647102. 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 Menlo and Pacific County.

Detailed location data for Menlo includes the ZIP code (98577), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pacific County (South Bend), 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 Menlo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.