Sumas Washington Map

About Sumas, Washington

Sumas is a locality in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,512. The population density is 364.2 people per km². Sumas is located at 49.0001°N, 122.2649°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98295.

Sumas rests at the foot of the mighty Cascade Mountains, a broad, flat expanse of fertile land where the Skagit River's ancient tributaries once meandered. It lies 9.3 miles east-northeast of Lynden, WA (from Lynden, WA: bearing 66°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north-northeast of Everson. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the abundant rainfall that nourishes the rich soil. Fields of emerald green stretch towards the horizon, broken only by the occasional weathered barn and the distant, hazy outline of Mount Baker, its snow-capped peak a silent sentinel against the vast Pacific Northwest sky. The land itself feels patient, having borne witness to seasons of frost and sun, of growth and dormancy, for eons. This corner of Washington has long been a place of quiet sustenance, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the earth. Dairy farms, their pastures a patchwork of vibrant green, have been a defining feature of Sumas for generations, their milk trucks a familiar sight weaving through the country lanes. The nearby Nooksack River, a silver ribbon winding its way through the valley, whispers tales of the indigenous peoples who first called this land home and the early settlers who followed, drawn by the promise of fertile ground. Today, the legacy of agriculture endures, though the modern hum of commerce can be heard in the local businesses that serve the surrounding neighborhoods, each with its own small story to tell, a quiet testament to resilience and the enduring spirit of this place.

About This Sumas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sumas, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.000122, -122.264875. 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 Sumas and Whatcom County.

Detailed location data for Sumas includes the ZIP code (98295), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Whatcom County (Bellingham), and school district assignment (Nooksack Valley 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 Sumas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.