Snoqualmie Pass Washington Map

About Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

Snoqualmie Pass is a locality in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 428. The population density is 46.4 people per km². Snoqualmie Pass is located at 47.3923°N, 121.4001°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98068.

Snoqualmie Pass is a dramatic cleft in the Cascade Range, a wild scar where the earth tore itself open to allow passage. It lies 22.0 miles east-southeast of Snoqualmie, WA (from Snoqualmie, WA: bearing 115°T), and is situated 19.4 miles east-southeast of North Bend. Here, granite shoulders of ancient mountains rise abruptly from dense, emerald forests, their slopes often shrouded in the pearlescent mist that drifts from the west. Towering firs and cedars, their branches heavy with moss, form a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor, while the air itself carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth. Below, the Snoqualmie River, a restless ribbon of glacial meltwater, carves its path through the rugged terrain, its roar a constant, low hum against the profound silence of the wilderness. The very air at Snoqualmie Pass seems to hold a certain weight, a stillness that speaks of immense geological time and the enduring power of nature. This mountain pass, a vital artery for centuries, has witnessed the ebb and flow of human endeavor, its history etched into the very landscape. Indigenous peoples traversed these routes long before settlers arrived, their knowledge of the land deeply ingrained. Later, it became a crucial segment of early wagon trails and, eventually, the modern highway, a testament to the persistent human drive to connect and conquer. The economy of Snoqualmie Pass has long been tied to its natural resources and its strategic location; logging once dominated, its timber feeding distant mills, and now, tourism draws visitors to its famed ski resorts and hiking trails, a more gentle exploitation of its mountain grandeur. The winters here are particularly profound, blanketing the pass in a deep, soft snow that transforms it into a hushed, white world, a stark contrast to the verdant explosion of life that returns with the spring thaw.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Snoqualmie Pass, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.392335, -121.400094. 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 Snoqualmie Pass and Kittitas County.

Detailed location data for Snoqualmie Pass includes the ZIP code (98068), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Kittitas County (Ellensburg), and school district assignment (Easton 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 Snoqualmie Pass is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.