Northport Washington Map

About Northport, Washington

Northport is a locality in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 164. The population density is 141.1 people per km². Northport is located at 48.9160°N, 117.7816°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99114.

Northport lies at the eastern edge of Stevens County, where the Kettle River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves its way through a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers and the persistent work of wind and water. It lies 39.4 miles north-northwest of Pend Oreille, WA (from Pend Oreille, WA: bearing 328°T), and is situated 26.1 miles north-northeast of Colville. The surrounding terrain is a study in contrasts: to the west, the land rises into forested slopes, their evergreen canopies a deep, unbroken hue that absorbs the soft, diffused light of the Pacific Northwest. Eastward, the country opens into drier plains, the soil a pale ochre, dotted with hardy shrubs and grasses that shimmer under the often-intense sun. The river itself, a vital artery, flows with a steady, unhurried purpose, its banks often fringed with cottonwoods and willows, their leaves rustling a constant, gentle conversation. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as dusk approaches, painting the western sky in washes of bruised lavender and fading rose. The story of Northport is intrinsically tied to its position on the Kettle River, a waterway that once served as a crucial route for both native peoples and early settlers. Loggers and miners were drawn to this rugged country, their endeavors leaving subtle imprints on the land and in the town’s foundational narrative. The economy, once reliant on the extractive industries, has gradually shifted, finding a more sustainable footing in agriculture and tourism, with the river and its surrounding wilderness becoming increasingly valued for their recreational potential. This evolving character is palpable in the town’s quiet streets, where weathered storefronts stand alongside newer businesses, each contributing to the ongoing life of Northport. There's a sense of resilience here, a quiet understanding of the land's demands and rewards, a rhythm that feels both ancient and remarkably present.

About This Northport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Northport, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.916022, -117.78165. 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 Northport and Stevens County.

Detailed location data for Northport includes the ZIP code (99157), telephone area code (509), county seat of Stevens County (Colville), and school district assignment (Northport 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 Northport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.