Retsil Washington Map

About Retsil, Washington

Retsil is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Retsil is located at 47.5459°N, 122.6112°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98378.

Retsil rests along the western edge of Kitsap Peninsula, a place where the evergreen breath of the Olympic rainforest meets the salty tang of Puget Sound. It lies 1.2 miles east-northeast of Port Orchard, WA (from Port Orchard, WA: bearing 72°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-southeast of Kitsap. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and deep blues, with dense stands of Douglas fir and cedar reaching skyward, their branches often draped in a soft, persistent mist that lends a perpetual twilight to the undergrowth. The ground itself is a yielding carpet of fallen needles and moss, giving way to the occasional granite boulder that has been smoothed by centuries of rain and wind. Small, clear streams, their beds lined with smooth, dark stones, meander through the woods, their quiet gurgling a constant counterpoint to the sigh of the wind in the high branches. The air itself carries a damp, cool weight, smelling perpetually of earth, decaying leaves, and the distant, briny promise of the Sound. The history of Retsil is intertwined with the broader story of the Puget Sound region, a narrative shaped by logging, maritime trade, and a deep respect for the natural world. Once a significant site for the Washington State Veterans Home, the echoes of that era linger in the quiet dignity of the older buildings, their architecture a reflection of a bygone era’s commitment to care and community. Today, Retsil retains a character that favors the gentle unfolding of days over hurried pursuits. The local economy, while not a bustling hub, finds its pulse in the skilled trades, the quiet operations of small businesses catering to the surrounding neighborhoods, and the enduring connection to the waterways. Travelers often find themselves drawn to the unpretentious beauty, the way the light filters through the trees in the late afternoon, casting long, ethereal shadows, and the palpable sense of peace that settles over Retsil as dusk deepens the surrounding woods into shades of indigo.

About This Retsil Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Retsil, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.545929, -122.611248. 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 Retsil and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Retsil includes the ZIP code (98366), telephone area code (425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), 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 Retsil is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.