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About Peshastin, Washington

Peshastin is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 860. The population density is 80.0 people per km². Peshastin is located at 47.5707°N, 120.6040°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98847.

Peshastin rests in a valley where the Cascades begin to soften their formidable western edge, yielding to a landscape increasingly shaped by sun and arid winds. It lies 17.1 miles northwest of Wenatchee, WA (from Wenatchee, WA: bearing 307°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-northwest of Cashmere. The land here unfurls in broad, golden plains, punctuated by the darker green of orchards and vineyards that trace the contours of the land, their rows marching with a determined regularity. The Peshastin Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through this country, its presence a constant murmur against the broader silence of the mountains that loom, their peaks often brushed with the pale gold of late afternoon light. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a mixture of sun-baked earth and the subtle perfume of ripening fruit, a stark contrast to the damp, evergreen breath of the western slopes. The history of Peshastin is deeply entwined with the bounty of this land, a story of pioneers who saw potential in the fertile soil and the dependable flow of the creek. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, established the farms and orchards that still form the backbone of the local economy, a legacy that continues to thrive. This valley has long been a crossroads, a place where the eastern and western halves of Washington begin their distinct dialogues, and Peshastin serves as a quiet testament to that transition. The distinctive agricultural character, particularly the apple orchards that burst with color in the fall, imbues the area with a particular kind of beauty, a quiet pride in the fruits of labor that paint the landscape in vibrant hues.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Peshastin, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.570678, -120.603974. 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 Peshastin and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Peshastin includes the ZIP code (98847), telephone area code (509), county seat of Chelan County (Wenatchee), 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 Peshastin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.