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About Point Roberts, Washington

Point Roberts is a locality in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,288. The population density is 100.8 people per km². Point Roberts is located at 48.9854°N, 123.0780°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98281.

Point Roberts is a sliver of land, a geographical anomaly that dangles from the southern tip of British Columbia's Tsawwassen Peninsula, accessible by land only through Canada. It lies 15.8 miles west-northwest of Birch Bay, WA (from Birch Bay, WA: bearing 287°T), and is situated 15.0 miles west of Blaine. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and grays, a gentle undulation of land carpeted with Douglas fir, cedar, and hemlock, their branches often heavy with the persistent dampness of the Pacific Northwest air. Saltwater marshes fringe the shoreline, a haven for migratory birds, and the air carries the briny tang of the Strait of Georgia, a constant, rhythmic breath against the shore. Fogs often creep in, muffling the world and lending a quiet, introspective quality to the light, turning the familiar trees into spectral sentinels and softening the edges of the distant Vancouver skyline. The history of Point Roberts is as unique as its geography, a story tied to the arbitrary lines drawn by surveyors and the persistent presence of the sea. Originally claimed by the United States as part of the Oregon Territory, its isolation became more pronounced after the 49th parallel was established as the international border in 1846, cutting it off from its American mainland. For decades, its economy was largely driven by fishing and forestry, industries that ebbed and flowed with the seasons and the global demand for timber. Today, while some residents commute to work in Canada, many find their livelihoods within Point Roberts itself, in its small marina, its handful of shops, and its quiet residential neighborhoods. The sense of being both a part of and apart from the larger world is palpable, a subtle undercurrent that shapes the lives of those who call this peculiar finger of land home.

About This Point Roberts Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Point Roberts, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.985382, -123.077974. 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 Point Roberts and Whatcom County.

Detailed location data for Point Roberts includes the ZIP code (98281), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Whatcom County (Bellingham), and school district assignment (Blaine 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 Point Roberts is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.