Ritzville Washington Map

About Ritzville, Washington

Ritzville is a locality in Adams County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,855. The population density is 339.7 people per km². Ritzville is located at 47.1274°N, 118.3800°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99169.

Ritzville rests on a high plateau, a vast expanse of tawny earth that rolls toward a horizon softened by the immense, pale sky. It lies 42.2 miles east of Moses Lake, WA (from Moses Lake, WA: bearing 90°T), and is situated 33.0 miles east-northeast of Warden. The land here is a study in subtle contours, etched by wind and the patient work of water over millennia. Fields of wheat, a golden sea in summer, stretch to the edge of vision, punctuated by stoic farmsteads and the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees that offer a fleeting hint of shade. During the long, clear evenings, the light is a remarkable thing, bathing the landscape in a honeyed glow that seems to deepen the quietude of the place, making the very air feel hushed and expectant. This is a landscape shaped by the enduring spirit of those who sought to cultivate it, a story woven into the very soil of Ritzville. Founded by early settlers drawn to the fertile, if demanding, terrain, the town’s economy has long been tethered to the bounty of its wheat fields, a legacy that continues to define its character and pace of life. The railroad arrived, a vital artery of commerce, and with it, the promise of connection and growth, fostering a community that learned to thrive through resilience and a deep understanding of the land’s rhythms. Even now, the grain elevators stand as sentinels, silent testaments to generations of farmers who worked this ground, their labor a quiet, persistent hum beneath the surface of everyday existence in Ritzville.

About This Ritzville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ritzville, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.127372, -118.379975. 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 Ritzville and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Ritzville includes the ZIP code (99169), telephone area code (509), county seat of Adams County (Ritzville), and school district assignment (Ritzville 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 Ritzville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.