Naselle Washington Map

About Naselle, Washington

Naselle is a locality in Pacific County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 528. The population density is 88.2 people per km². Naselle is located at 46.3654°N, 123.8107°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98638.

Naselle rests in the broad, green embrace of the lower Columbia River's western reaches, a place where the land exhales damp, earthy scents. It lies 42.1 miles south of Aberdeen, WA (from Aberdeen, WA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 12.3 miles north of Astoria. The landscape here is a study in muted tones and flowing lines, a soft transition from the steep, forested slopes that cradle the valley to the wider, more open fields that stretch towards the water. Ancient cedars and firs stand sentinel on the hillsides, their dark green a constant presence against a sky that often drifts in shades of pearl and dove gray, a signature of the Pacific Northwest climate. The Naselle River itself, a silver ribbon winding through the heart of the valley, is the lifeblood of this country, its banks frequently lined with alders and cottonwoods, their leaves rustling like secrets on the breeze. The history of Naselle is deeply intertwined with the timber and fishing industries that have sustained it for generations. Early settlers, many of them Norwegian immigrants drawn by the promise of fertile land and abundant resources, carved out a life here, their legacy still felt in the quiet resilience of the community and the sturdy architecture that dots the landscape. The economy, while still honoring its roots, has broadened to include small businesses and a growing appreciation for local crafts, fostering a sense of self-sufficiency and a connection to the land. The air in Naselle often carries the faint, briny tang of the nearby Pacific, a reminder of the vastness that lies just beyond these sheltered valleys, and the quiet hum of daily life is punctuated by the occasional call of gulls, a sound that seems to echo the maritime pulse of the region.

About This Naselle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Naselle, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.365382, -123.810706. 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 Naselle and Pacific County.

Detailed location data for Naselle includes the ZIP code (98638), telephone area code (360), county seat of Pacific County (South Bend), and school district assignment (Naselle-Grays River Valley 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 Naselle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.