Barstow Washington Map

About Barstow, Washington

Barstow is a locality in Ferry County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 246. The population density is 52.4 people per km². Barstow is located at 48.7771°N, 118.1428°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99141.

Barstow breathes the wide, open air of northeastern Washington, a place where the land rolls with a quiet, persistent dignity. It lies 63.9 miles north-north-east of Clark, WA (from Clark, WA: bearing 23°T), and is situated 19.3 miles north-west of Colville. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, a panorama of tawny grasses giving way to copses of aspen and pine that cling to the slopes. In the summer, the sun bakes the earth, releasing a dry, sweet scent that mingles with the sharp tang of sagebrush. The sky is an immense canvas, often a startling, crystalline blue, and as evening approaches, it bleeds into hues of rose and lavender, casting long, soft shadows that stretch across the valleys. The character of Barstow is as unvarnished as the landscape itself, a testament to resilience and a deep connection to the land that sustains it. The history of Barstow is etched in the very rocks and soil, a narrative of hardy souls who sought their fortunes and their peace in this corner of Ferry County. Once, the promise of mineral wealth drew prospectors, their hopes and labor leaving faint impressions on the hillsides. Today, the local economy is a more modest affair, woven from ranching and the quiet bounty of the surrounding forests, with a scattering of small businesses serving the needs of residents. The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, a ribbon of repurposed railway bed, passes nearby, a reminder of a bygone era of locomotion and a current invitation for adventurers to explore the very same rugged beauty that has always defined Barstow.

About This Barstow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barstow, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.777126, -118.142774. 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 Barstow and Ferry County.

Detailed location data for Barstow includes the ZIP code (99141), telephone area code (509), county seat of Ferry County (Republic), and school district assignment (Orient 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 Barstow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.