Nahcotta Washington Map

About Nahcotta, Washington

Nahcotta is a locality in Pacific County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 260. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Nahcotta is located at 46.4984°N, 124.0335°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98637.

Nahcotta lies on the northern reaches of the Long Beach Peninsula, where the broad, gray expanse of Willapa Bay meets the restless Pacific. It lies 34.5 miles south-southwest of Aberdeen, WA (from Aberdeen, WA: bearing 197°T), and is situated 0.9 miles east-northeast of Ocean Park. The land here is a low-lying quilt of salt marsh, wind-swept dune grass, and hardy shore pines, their branches twisted into stoic silhouettes against the often-overcast sky. Low tide reveals a vast, rippled canvas of sand and mudflats, a feeding ground for the myriad birds that trace ephemeral patterns across the horizon. The air carries the perpetual tang of brine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can soften to a pearlescent glow, casting long, ethereal shadows across the landscape. The history of Nahcotta is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waters, particularly the oyster beds that still define its local economy. Once a bustling port serving the fishing fleets and logging operations that fueled the region's early growth, Nahcotta retains a quiet, working-class character. The weathered pilings of old wharves stand as skeletal reminders of a busier past, while the modern oyster farms, their racks stretching into the bay, represent a resilient continuation of tradition. Life here moves to the gentle cadence of the tides and the seasons, a rhythm that has shaped the hardy spirit of those who call Nahcotta home.

About This Nahcotta Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nahcotta, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.498432, -124.033496. 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 Nahcotta and Pacific County.

Detailed location data for Nahcotta includes the ZIP code (98640), telephone area code (360), 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 Nahcotta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.