White Pass Washington Map

About White Pass, Washington

White Pass is a locality in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 55. The population density is 1.0 people per km². White Pass is located at 46.6380°N, 121.3900°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98937.

White Pass rests at a significant elevation within the vast expanse of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, a realm where the air thins and sharpens with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 42.0 miles west of Yakima, WA (from Yakima, WA: bearing 274°T), and is situated 52.9 miles south-southeast of Franklin. The landscape here is a study in rugged grandeur, dominated by the persistent presence of Millridge Creek, its cool waters a constant murmur against the ancient stones and fallen timber that line its course. To the east, the land falls away into the broad sweep of Tieton Meadows, a gentle counterpoint to the steep inclines that define the immediate surroundings. Clear Creek Falls, a veil of white against dark rock, adds its own voice to the symphony of water, its spray a fine mist that clings to the moss-laden branches of the surrounding firs and cedars. The distant, hazy outline of the Cascade Range serves as a perpetual, majestic backdrop, a reminder of the immense geological forces that shaped this terrain. The history of White Pass is inextricably linked to the rugged beauty of its setting, serving for generations as a vital conduit across the formidable Cascade Range. This critical pass facilitated the movement of peoples and goods, a testament to human perseverance against the wild. While the immediate economy today is largely driven by the visitor experience – the draw of hiking trails like the Hogback Trail, the allure of Packwood Glacier for the more adventurous, and the sheer, unadulterated wilderness of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest – echoes of its past as a thoroughfare remain. The quality of light here, particularly in the late afternoon when it slants through the dense evergreen canopy, casting long, ethereal shadows, seems to hold a quiet reverence for the journeys undertaken and the stories whispered by the wind through the trees.

About This White Pass Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of White Pass, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.638, -121.39. 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 White Pass and Yakima County.

Detailed location data for White Pass includes the ZIP code (98361), telephone area code (425, 509), county seat of Yakima County (Yakima), 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 White Pass is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.