Okanogan Washington Map

About Okanogan, Washington

Okanogan is a locality in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,470. The population density is 475.5 people per km². Okanogan is located at 48.3613°N, 119.5834°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98840.

Okanogan rests in a wide, sun-drenched basin, a place where the earth exhales a dry, sage-tinged air that carries the scent of distant pine. It lies 51.0 miles northwest of Clark, WA (from Clark, WA: bearing 306°T), and is situated 4.3 miles southwest of Omak. The land here is a study in muted ochres and pale greens, sculpted by ancient forces into broad valleys and the gentle rise of arid hills that bake under a vast, often impossibly blue sky. The Okanogan River, a silver ribbon of life, threads its way through this landscape, its banks lined with cottonwoods whose leaves shimmer like a thousand tiny coins in the persistent breeze. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, theatrical shadows that stretch and distort the contours of the land, lending a quiet grandeur to the scene. The history of Okanogan is deeply tied to the ebb and flow of the river and the resilient spirit of those who have sought a living from its embrace. For generations, this land was home to Indigenous peoples who understood its rhythms, and later, to homesteaders who carved out farms and ranches from the seemingly unforgiving terrain. The economy of Okanogan still leans on the bounty of the land, with agriculture playing a significant role, supported by the irrigation waters drawn from the river. Cattle graze on the sparse pastures, and the orchards that dot the surrounding slopes, particularly those that climb towards the higher elevations, yield fruit that tastes of concentrated sunshine. There's a quiet industriousness here, a steady pace that feels as much a part of the place as the wind that rustles through the dry grasses.

About This Okanogan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Okanogan, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.361262, -119.583387. 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 Okanogan and Okanogan County.

Detailed location data for Okanogan includes the ZIP code (98840), telephone area code (509), county seat of Okanogan County (Okanogan), and school district assignment (Okanogan 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 Okanogan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.