Appleton Washington Map

About Appleton, Washington

Appleton is a locality in Klickitat County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 290. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Appleton is located at 45.8118°N, 121.2712°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98602.

Appleton rests in a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of the Columbia River, its broad shoulders defining the northern edge of Klickitat County. It lies 56.6 miles east-north-east of Camas, WA (from Camas, WA: bearing 74°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west of Klickitat. Here, the earth rises in a series of rolling hills, a tapestry of sagebrush and hardy grasses that catch the sun in shimmering waves. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a distillation of sun-baked earth and the distant whisper of pines. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant green against the muted tones of the terrain, cluster along the riverbanks, offering a welcome shade. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long shadows that stretch and warp across the land, imbuing the scene with a quiet, almost sacred stillness. The history of Appleton is intimately tied to the lifeblood of the Columbia, a waterway that has long served as a highway for commerce and connection. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a new beginning, established a community that has always relied on the bounty of the land. While agriculture has been a cornerstone of Appleton’s economy, with orchards and vineyards finding a home in the sun-drenched valleys, the river’s enduring presence has also fostered a spirit of self-reliance and resilience. The echoes of past livelihoods can still be felt in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of the older homes, each a silent testament to the generations who have called this place home.

About This Appleton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Appleton, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.811789, -121.271184. 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 Appleton and Klickitat County.

Detailed location data for Appleton includes the ZIP code (98635), telephone area code (360), county seat of Klickitat County (Goldendale), 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 Appleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.