Nordland Washington Map

About Nordland, Washington

Nordland is a locality in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Nordland is located at 48.0509°N, 122.6910°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98358.

Nordland rests on the western edge of Marrowstone Island, a place where the ever-present Puget Sound shapes both the land and the spirit of its inhabitants. It lies 5.6 miles southeast of Port Townsend, WA (from Port Townsend, WA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 4.1 miles east-northeast of Port Hadlock-Irondale. The shore here is not one of grand, sweeping beaches, but of intimate coves and rocky outcrops, worn smooth by the endless caress of the tide. Douglas fir and Western red cedar stand sentinel, their dark green needles a vibrant contrast against the often-muted palette of the Pacific Northwest sky, a sky that can, on occasion, hold the faint, ethereal shimmer of sunlight even on a famously gray afternoon. The air itself carries a distinct tang of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the watery world that defines this sliver of land. The history of Nordland is intimately tied to the sea and the resources it provided, a narrative of quiet perseverance and adaptation. For generations, fishing and the harvesting of shellfish formed the backbone of the local economy, a livelihood passed down through families who understood the rhythms of the Sound. While larger industries have long since receded, a palpable sense of self-reliance endures, evident in the small boatyards and the independent spirit of those who call Nordland home. The island’s isolation, once a challenge, has now become a defining characteristic, fostering a close-knit community where neighbors recognize each other by the familiar silhouette of their homes against the twilight, and where the slow, deliberate pace of life allows for a deeper appreciation of the natural world.

About This Nordland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nordland, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.050926, -122.690996. 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 Nordland and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Nordland includes the ZIP code (98358), telephone area code (425), county seat of Jefferson County (Port Townsend), 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 Nordland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.