Stevens Pass Washington Map

About Stevens Pass, Washington

Stevens Pass is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 30. The population density is 1.0 people per km². Stevens Pass is located at 47.7450°N, 121.0900°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98826.

Stevens Pass is a dramatic mountain pass that cleaves the Cascade Range, a rugged spine of granite and ancient firs that divides the temperate rainforests of western Washington from the drier, sun-drenched interior. It lies 37.4 miles east-northeast of Snoqualmie, WA (from Snoqualmie, WA: bearing 66°T), and is situated 34.7 miles east-southeast of Sultan. The Tye River, a churning ribbon of glacial melt and snowmelt, rushes through its deep gorge, its waters a vibrant jade green that echoes the dense evergreen canopy. Steep, often snow-dusted slopes rise sharply on either side, their flanks carved by eons of ice and water, creating a landscape of immense verticality. The air here, even in summer, carries a crisp, cool breath, a reminder of the snowfields and glaciers that feed the Tye, and the vastness of the Snoqualmie National Forest that enfolds this high country. This pass, more than just a geographical divide, is a gateway and a historical artery, its story woven into the fabric of westward expansion and the relentless pursuit of connectivity. For centuries, indigenous peoples traversed these formidable heights, their trails eventually giving way to the arduous paths of early prospectors and settlers. The construction of the Great Northern Railway through Stevens Pass in the late 19th century was a monumental feat of engineering, a testament to human ambition against the raw power of the mountains, forever altering the region's economic landscape by facilitating timber extraction and, later, the burgeoning ski industry. Today, the pass remains a vital conduit, carrying travelers and commerce, while the surrounding forests, managed by the Skykomish Ranger District, offer a sanctuary for both wildlife and those seeking solace in its wild beauty.

About This Stevens Pass Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stevens Pass, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.745, -121.09. 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 Stevens Pass and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Stevens Pass includes the ZIP code (98288), telephone area code (206, 253, 509), county seat of Chelan County (Wenatchee), 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 Stevens Pass is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.