Pine City Washington Map

About Pine City, Washington

Pine City is a locality in Whitman County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 60. The population density is 3.0 people per km². Pine City is located at 47.2024°N, 117.5244°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99155.

Pine City rests in the shadow of the Cascade Mountains, a place where the air carries the scent of Douglas fir and the distant murmur of the Columbia River. It lies 19.8 miles south of Cheney, WA (from Cheney, WA: bearing 173°T), and is situated 31.9 miles south of Spokane. The landscape here is a study in contrasts, with the dense, verdant forests of the western slopes giving way to drier, sun-drenched coulees and scablands, a testament to the rain shadow cast by the mighty peaks. The land itself feels ancient, shaped by glaciers and volcanic activity, its contours softened by millennia of wind and water. Even on the grayest days, a soft, diffused light filters through the towering trees, lending a hushed reverence to the surroundings. The history of Pine City is deeply intertwined with the timber industry, a legacy visible in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older neighborhoods. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the log drives and the mills, a hardworking spirit that still permeates the town’s character. While the logging industry has transformed, the local economy now embraces a more diversified approach, with agriculture, particularly fruit orchards and vineyards, playing an increasingly important role, drawing on the fertile soil and the favorable climate. Travelers often remark on the palpable sense of community, a quiet camaraderie born from shared experiences and a deep connection to this particular corner of Washington.

About This Pine City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pine City, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.202391, -117.524362. 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 Pine City and Whitman County.

Detailed location data for Pine City includes the ZIP code (99170), telephone area code (509), county seat of Whitman County (Colfax), 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 Pine City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.