Tieton Washington Map

About Tieton, Washington

Tieton is a locality in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,597. The population density is 853.7 people per km². Tieton is located at 46.7021°N, 120.7554°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98947.

Tieton rests in a high desert basin, a sun-baked amphitheater rimmed by the distant, snow-dusted teeth of the Cascade Range. It lies 13.7 miles west-northwest of Yakima, WA (from Yakima, WA: bearing 300°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-northwest of Gleed. The land here is a study in ochre and sage, the soil a fine dust that clings to everything, a constant reminder of the arid climate. Sagebrush, tough and resilient, dots the landscape, their silvery-green leaves catching the light like a thousand tiny mirrors. In the brief, vibrant spring, the basin floor explodes with a riot of wildflowers, a fleeting blush of color against the muted earth, before succumbing once more to the relentless sun. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, sweet perfume of sun-warmed pine needles from the higher slopes. This is a place where the echoes of hardy settlers, drawn by the promise of irrigated bounty, still resonate. Tieton owes its existence to the ingenuity of irrigation, a delicate dance between the mighty Yakima River and the thirsty fields that surround it. Once a land of nomadic peoples, it transformed into an agricultural stronghold, its economy built on the golden yield of apples and cherries, their sweetness a testament to the long, sun-drenched days. Today, a subtle artistic current flows through Tieton, a surprising counterpoint to the agricultural rhythm, with galleries and studios breathing new life into old structures, a quiet testament to the creative spirit finding fertile ground even in this dry expanse.

About This Tieton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tieton, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.702069, -120.75535. 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 Tieton and Yakima County.

Detailed location data for Tieton includes the ZIP code (98947), telephone area code (509), county seat of Yakima County (Yakima), and school district assignment (Highland 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 Tieton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.