Silverlake Washington Map

About Silverlake, Washington

Silverlake is a locality in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,800. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Silverlake is located at 46.3125°N, 122.7950°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98645.

Silverlake rests in a shallow basin, a broad, flat valley carved by ancient glaciers and now cradled by the low, forested foothills of the Cascades. It lies 10.4 miles south-southeast of Cowlitz, WA (from Cowlitz, WA: bearing 167°T), and is situated 6.0 miles east-northeast of Castle Rock. The land here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a gentle sprawl of fields that give way to dense stands of Douglas fir and western hemlock. The air, especially after a rain, carries the damp, resinous scent of pine needles and the subtle, mineral tang of the earth itself, a pervasive perfume that clings to everything. In the distance, the higher peaks, often shrouded in a soft, persistent gray mist, form a hazy, indistinct wall against the sky, a constant reminder of the wilder country beyond. The history of Silverlake is as much about water as it is about land, its name a direct nod to the shimmering, shallow lake that was once the heart of the valley. Though the lake has receded over time, its legacy remains in the fertile soil and the network of small streams that still crisscross the landscape, feeding the ranches and farms that define the local economy. For generations, this has been a place of quiet agriculture, of dairy cows grazing in verdant pastures and orchards yielding their sweet bounty. The pace of life in Silverlake is measured, unhurried, marked by the turning of the seasons and the enduring, almost stoic, presence of its people, who have learned to live in concert with the land's subtle rhythms.

About This Silverlake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Silverlake, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.312481, -122.794999. 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 Silverlake and Cowlitz County.

Detailed location data for Silverlake includes the ZIP code (98645), telephone area code (360), county seat of Cowlitz County (Kelso), 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 Silverlake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.