Stratford Washington Map

About Stratford, Washington

Stratford is a locality in Grant County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 70. The population density is 3.0 people per km². Stratford is located at 47.4268°N, 119.2816°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98838.

Stratford rests on the broad, sun-baked plains where the Crab Creek carves its persistent path, a ribbon of life through an otherwise arid landscape. It lies 20.5 miles north of Moses Lake, WA (from Moses Lake, WA: bearing 0°T), and is situated 14.8 miles east-northeast of Ephrata. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, stretching towards a horizon that often shimmers with heat, broken only by the subtle undulations of distant, scrub-covered hills. Brook Lake lies nearby, a placid mirror reflecting the vast, often cloudless sky, and the air carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the dust of the fields and the faint, sweet perfume of wild grasses. To the far west, the imposing silhouette of the Cascade Range can sometimes be seen as a faint, blue smudge against the deepening twilight, a reminder of the dramatic continental divide that shapes this eastern Washington territory. The Columbia Basin Wildlife Area Complex begins just at the edge of Stratford, a vast expanse dedicated to the preservation of the region's native flora and fauna, its silent, wide-open spaces echoing the deep, quiet pulse of the land. The history of Stratford is intrinsically tied to the flow of the Crab Creek and the agricultural bounty it enables, a story of resilience and adaptation in a land that demands hard work. The Sprague Draw, a nearby geological formation, hints at the ancient forces that sculpted this basin, while Summer Falls, a modest but charming cascade, offers a cool respite in the warmer months. The local economy, like much of this eastern Washington region, leans heavily on agriculture, with vast fields of wheat and other grains stretching across the landscape, their golden hues shifting with the changing light. This agrarian backbone provides a steady, unhurried rhythm to life in Stratford, a stark contrast to the bustling coastal cities of the west. The Columbia Basin Wildlife Area Complex, bordering Stratford, also draws visitors and supports a modest economy focused on recreation and conservation, a quiet testament to the enduring power of this unique inland landscape.

About This Stratford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stratford, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.426752, -119.281568. 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 Stratford and Grant County.

Detailed location data for Stratford includes the ZIP code (98853), telephone area code (509), county seat of Grant County (Ephrata), 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 Stratford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.