Warden Washington Map

About Warden, Washington

Warden is a locality in Grant County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,581. The population density is 327.2 people per km². Warden is located at 46.9676°N, 119.0397°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98857.

Warden rests in a broad, flat expanse of central Washington, a place where the sky seems to unfurl with an unusual generosity. It lies 15.9 miles southeast of Moses Lake, WA (from Moses Lake, WA: bearing 135°T), and is situated 11.7 miles north-northeast of Othello. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a canvas stretched taut under a sun that often burns with singular intensity. To the west, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Cascade Range offers a somber, blue-gray boundary, a constant reminder of the vastness beyond. Closer at hand, the landscape is largely given over to agriculture, a patchwork of fields that ripple with the colors of the season – the emerald of young crops, the gold of ripening grain, the deep brown of newly tilled soil. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a mixture of dust and the faint, sweet perfume of distant blossoms, particularly noticeable in the hushed moments of early morning or late afternoon. The character of Warden is deeply intertwined with the irrigation projects that brought life to this arid corner of the state, transforming it into a productive agricultural hub. The Lind Coulee Siphon Number 1, a vital artery of water, lies a few miles distant, a testament to human ingenuity in coaxing sustenance from the earth. This dryland farming region, once largely windswept prairie, now thrives on the bounty of its fields, supporting a local economy built on crops that feed the nation. Potholes Reservoir, a significant body of water six miles away, offers a different kind of landscape, a place of water and sky that contrasts with the cultivated plains. Warden City Park, a small but cherished green space within the town itself, provides a pocket of shade and respite, a place where the town's residents gather. The history of Warden is one of resilience and adaptation, a story told in the steady rhythm of planting and harvest, a quiet affirmation of life in a landscape that demands respect and careful stewardship.

About This Warden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Warden, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.967643, -119.03973. 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 Warden and Grant County.

Detailed location data for Warden includes the ZIP code (98857), telephone area code (509), county seat of Grant County (Ephrata), and school district assignment (Warden 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 Warden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.