Oakville Washington Map

About Oakville, Washington

Oakville is a locality in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 878. The population density is 516.5 people per km². Oakville is located at 46.8404°N, 123.2324°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98568.

Oakville lies cradled within the embrace of Oakville City Park, a verdant expanse where the Harris Creek, a ribbon of cool water, meanders through the landscape. It lies 15.7 miles west-northwest of Centralia, WA (from Centralia, WA: bearing 303°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-northwest of Rochester. The terrain here is a gentle undulation of land, marked by the quiet presence of mature oaks that give the locality its name, their broad canopies casting shifting patterns of light and shadow on the forest floor. To the east, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Cascade Range hints at the broader continental divide, a constant, almost imperceptible presence on the horizon, while the dense, shadowed depths of Capitol State Forest lie a mere eight miles to the west, a testament to the region's persistent wildness. The air itself carries a unique character, often tinged with the damp, earthy scent of the surrounding woodland, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a soft, golden hue that seems to settle over the land like a benediction. The history of Oakville is intrinsically tied to the land, a place where the logging industry once echoed through the valleys, shaping its early development and leaving behind a legacy of sturdy timbers and weathered barns. Today, the local economy still draws sustenance from the surrounding forests, though a shift towards smaller-scale agriculture and artisanal crafts has begun to define its modern character, evident in the roadside stands offering locally grown produce and handcrafted goods. The nearby Mima Falls, an eight-mile journey, offers a quiet destination for those seeking the murmur of falling water, a contrast to the more expansive, but equally distant, Sarvinski Lakes. Independence Valley, four miles to the south, whispers of pioneer settlements and the enduring spirit of those who first carved a life from this rich, fertile ground, a narrative that continues to unfold in the unhurried rhythm of Oakville itself.

About This Oakville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakville, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.840376, -123.232369. 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 Oakville and Grays Harbor County.

Detailed location data for Oakville includes the ZIP code (98568), telephone area code (425), county seat of Grays Harbor County (Montesano), and school district assignment (Oakville 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 Oakville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.