Roslyn Washington Map

About Roslyn, Washington

Roslyn is a locality in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,076. The population density is 77.7 people per km². Roslyn is located at 47.2235°N, 120.9931°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98941.

Roslyn rests at the eastern edge of the Cascade Mountains, a place where the air itself seems to hold the scent of pine and the memory of ancient forests. It lies 26.2 miles northwest of Ellensburg, WA (from Ellensburg, WA: bearing 307°T), and is situated 34.8 miles west-southwest of Wenatchee. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the steep, timbered slopes of the Cascades rise abruptly, their evergreen cloaks occasionally broken by the grey granite of exposed rock faces. Below, the land begins to unfurl into a drier, more open terrain, a transitional zone hinting at the vastness of the eastern Washington plateau. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, possesses a particular quality, a diffused radiance that softens the sharp edges of the mountains and lends a muted glow to the scattered homes and businesses that dot the valley floor. The very stones underfoot seem to absorb the lingering coolness of the high country, even on the warmest days. The history of Roslyn is as layered as the sedimentary rocks that form its foundation, a narrative deeply entwined with the extraction of coal that once fueled its prosperity. For decades, the earth yielded its dark treasure, supporting a community that drew its lifeblood from the deep veins beneath the surface. This era left an indelible mark, evident in the sturdy, functional architecture and the echoes of a hardscrabble existence that still whisper through the weathered clapboard buildings. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, the spirit of resilience remains, a quiet persistence that now finds expression in a burgeoning tourism industry drawn to Roslyn's authentic Western character and its proximity to outdoor recreation. The town’s distinctive, rambling layout, a consequence of early, less-organized planning, now lends it a unique, almost labyrinthine charm, a place where unexpected courtyards and hidden alleyways invite exploration, each turn revealing another facet of Roslyn's enduring story.

About This Roslyn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roslyn, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.223452, -120.993139. 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 Roslyn and Kittitas County.

Detailed location data for Roslyn includes the ZIP code (98941), telephone area code (509), county seat of Kittitas County (Ellensburg), and school district assignment (Cle Elum-Roslyn 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 Roslyn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.