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About Rosburg, Washington

Rosburg is a locality in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 528. The population density is 7.9 people per km². Rosburg is located at 46.3309°N, 123.6385°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98643.

Rosburg lies nestled in the verdant folds of southwestern Washington, where the Skookumchuck River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves its patient way through a landscape of damp, evergreen forests and low, rolling hills. It lies 36.0 miles west-northwest of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west of Wahkiakum. The air here carries the persistent scent of pine and wet earth, a testament to the region's generous rainfall, and in the softer light of late afternoon, the moss-draped branches of ancient cedars seem to hum with a quiet, ancient life. Fields, often demarcated by weathered wooden fences, offer glimpses of grazing livestock or the rich, dark soil awaiting cultivation, a stark contrast to the dense, shadowed woods that press in from either side, promising a cool, damp sanctuary. The history of Rosburg is as deeply rooted as the Douglas firs that define its skyline, a story shaped by the logging industry that once pulsed through this territory. This legacy is still palpable, not just in the weathered barns and sawmills that dot the landscape, but in the very character of its people, who possess a quiet resilience and a strong connection to the land. Today, while forestry remains a significant thread in the local economy, agriculture, particularly dairy farming, has also found fertile ground, adding a gentle rhythm to the days. Travelers passing through Rosburg might notice the small, well-maintained community hall, a hub of local gatherings, or the simple, sturdy architecture of the few businesses that serve the surrounding homesteads, each element contributing to the unhurried, grounded feel of this Washngton locale.

About This Rosburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rosburg, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.33094, -123.638476. 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 Rosburg and Wahkiakum County.

Detailed location data for Rosburg includes the ZIP code (98643), telephone area code (360), county seat of Wahkiakum County (Cathlamet), and school district assignment (Naselle-Grays River Valley 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 Rosburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.