Wauna Washington Map

About Wauna, Washington

Wauna is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,805. The population density is 296.1 people per km². Wauna is located at 47.3790°N, 122.6426°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98329.

Wauna, Washington, rests in a verdant pocket where the land begins to gently swell, a prelude to the grander Cascades that loom in the hazy distance. It lies 4.5 miles northwest of Gig Harbor, WA (from Gig Harbor, WA: bearing 320°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north of Artondale. The air here carries the damp, earthy perfume of the Pacific Northwest evergreen forest, a constant reminder of the immense, moss-draped trees that stand sentinel. Sunlight, when it manages to break through the perpetually overcast sky, filters down in soft, diffused shafts, illuminating the rich, dark loam underfoot. Creeks, fed by the abundant rainfall, murmur their constant, cool song through the underbrush, their waters the color of weak tea from tannins leached from fallen needles. The history of Wauna is a quiet one, tied to the land and the resources it has yielded. Logging has long been a cornerstone of its economy, the scent of freshly cut lumber a familiar, bracing aroma that mingles with the forest's own breath. This industry has shaped the very character of Wauna, fostering a resourceful and pragmatic spirit among its residents. The rhythm of life here is measured, less by the frantic ticking of clocks and more by the slow, steady cycle of the seasons and the predictable flow of the nearby rivers, which historically served as vital arteries for both transport and the once-thriving salmon runs.

About This Wauna Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wauna, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.378985, -122.642633. 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 Wauna and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Wauna includes the ZIP code (98329), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Peninsula 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 Wauna is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.