Port Angeles Washington Map

About Port Angeles, Washington

Port Angeles is a locality in Clallam County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 20,118. The population density is 724.1 people per km². Port Angeles is located at 48.1181°N, 123.4307°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98363.

Port Angeles draws its quiet, persistent vitality from the cold, rhythmic pulse of the Puget Sound that laps against its northern edge. It lies 17.0 miles east of Clallam, WA (from Clallam, WA: bearing 89°T), and is situated 3.0 miles west-northwest of Port Angeles East. Peabody Creek carves a narrow, persistent path through the landscape, acting as a perennial artery that feeds the local terrain before disappearing toward the sea. Beyond the harbor, the distant, imposing silhouette of the Olympic Mountains anchors the southern horizon, their jagged peaks often veiled in a soft, atmospheric gray. Travelers who wander toward the shoreline find themselves at Hollywood Beach, where the salt air carries a sharp, cleansing chill that defines the character of the day. Inland, the gentle rise toward Eden Valley offers a shift in perspective, grounding Port Angeles in a region where the land meets the water with a steady, unyielding grace. Port Angeles emerged from the necessity of its deep-water harbor, which has long served as a vital maritime threshold for trade and transit. The local economy has historically leaned into the strength of the timber industry, with sawmills and paper production shaping the physical and social architecture of the workforce. While the rhythms of industry have evolved, the surrounding Pacific Ranger District continues to provide a vast, forested backdrop that influences the local approach to resource management and land stewardship. Residents maintain a practical, industrious spirit, recognizing that the prosperity of Port Angeles is tied to the careful balance between its natural resources and the demands of a changing global market. The proximity of the Port Angeles Reservoir ensures a reliable water supply, sustaining both the residential neighborhoods and the specialized workshops that dot the periphery. Cultural life in Port Angeles reflects a rugged, independent ethos, often expressed through the arts and a shared appreciation for the vast wilderness that begins just outside the city limits. The town serves as a gateway for those seeking the solitude of the Lake Creek Trail, where the quiet density of the woods offers a profound sense of scale. Among the notable figures associated with the broader region, Raymond Carver lived here during his later years, finding a stark, literary resonance in the damp, muted light of the Pacific Northwest. Local events often celebrate the maritime heritage of the waterfront, drawing the community together to acknowledge the seasonal shifts of the tide and the arrival of migratory life. For those who walk the streets of Port Angeles, the sense of being on the edge of a great, wild expanse remains a constant, grounding influence on daily existence.

About This Port Angeles Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Port Angeles, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.118146, -123.430741. 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 Port Angeles and Clallam County.

Detailed location data for Port Angeles includes the ZIP code (98362), telephone area code (425), county seat of Clallam County (Port Angeles), and school district assignment (Port Angeles 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 Port Angeles is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.