Alder Washington Map

About Alder, Washington

Alder is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 96. The population density is 9.3 people per km². Alder is located at 46.8004°N, 122.2901°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98328.

Alder rests in a hollow of the land, where the trees, mostly Douglas fir and western hemlock, stand tall and solemn, their needles catching the diffused light that filters through the persistent Pacific Northwest clouds. It lies 14.7 miles north-north-east of Lewis, WA (from Lewis, WA: bearing 32°T), and is situated 4.8 miles south-south-west of Eatonville. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor, a perpetual perfume mingled with the fainter, sweeter notes of ferns and moss. Creeks, born from the rain-soaked hills, carve shallow paths through the landscape, their waters cool and clear, murmuring over smooth, grey stones. Alder's terrain is a study in muted greens and browns, a place where the wildness of the surrounding forests presses close, its quiet presence a constant companion. The history of Alder is intertwined with the timber that once dominated its economy, the great trees felled and hauled to mills that hummed with activity. Now, while logging still plays a role, the character of Alder has softened, its days marked by a quieter rhythm. The land itself, rich and fertile, supports small farms and ranches, their fields a patchwork against the darker expanse of the woods. The nearby Nisqually River, a powerful artery of the region, offers its own quiet grandeur, its banks a place where the echoes of past endeavors – perhaps a small railway line, or a forgotten homestead – can still be felt in the stillness. Alder’s spirit remains rooted in the earth, a testament to the enduring resilience of a place shaped by both the bounty and the challenges of the natural world.

About This Alder Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alder, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.800383, -122.290113. 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 Alder and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Alder includes the ZIP code (98328), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Eatonville 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 Alder is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.