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About Orchards, Washington

Orchards is a locality in Clark County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 29,438. The population density is 2143.4 people per km². Orchards is located at 45.6665°N, 122.5609°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98682.

Orchards unfolds in a landscape shaped by the fertile embrace of Eastern Washington's sun-drenched plains. It lies 1.4 miles south-southeast of Five Corners, WA (from Five Corners, WA: bearing 151°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east-northeast of Vancouver. The air here, especially in late summer, carries the faint, sweet perfume of ripening fruit, a testament to the region's agricultural soul. Gentle slopes, softened by the passage of seasons, eventually give way to the vast, open sky, where clouds drift like lazy ships. The land feels ancient and enduring, a quiet witness to the cycles of growth and harvest. It is a place where the horizon stretches wide, inviting contemplation, and where the light, particularly as day surrenders to evening, casts a warm, golden hue across the cultivated fields. The story of Orchards is deeply intertwined with the ingenuity of those who first saw potential in this land, transforming it through irrigation and hard work. Early settlers recognized the promise held within the soil, and their efforts laid the foundation for the thriving agricultural economy that defines Orchards today. While the rhythms of farming remain central, the local economy has diversified, embracing opportunities in food processing and related services that support the abundant orchards. This continuous adaptation, born from necessity and a spirit of perseverance, has allowed Orchards to flourish. The cultural character of Orchards is one of quiet resilience and community pride, a spirit often reflected in the town's annual harvest festivals and farmers' markets. These gatherings are more than just events; they are vibrant expressions of local identity, where neighbors reconnect and celebrate the bounty of their shared land. While no globally recognized figures hail from Orchards, the town itself stands as a modest landmark, a testament to the enduring allure of agricultural life and the simple beauty found in a landscape dedicated to growth. The friendly waves exchanged between passing cars on quiet roads embody the unpretentious warmth that permeates daily life in Orchards.

About This Orchards Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orchards, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.666506, -122.560929. 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 Orchards and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Orchards includes the ZIP code (98662), telephone area code (360), county seat of Clark County (Vancouver), and school district assignment (Evergreen School District (Clark)). 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 Orchards is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.