Burton Washington Map

About Burton, Washington

Burton is a locality in Clark County, Washington, United States. Burton is located at 45.6423°N, 122.5479°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98070.

Burton, a quiet settlement on the western edge of Clark County, offers a landscape shaped by the persistent artistry of water and earth. It lies 1.8 miles south-south-east of Orchards, WA (from Orchards, WA: bearing 159°T), and is situated 5.5 miles east of Vancouver. Here, the land gently slopes towards the Columbia River, its broad, silvery expanse a constant presence, its currents dictating the very breath of the place. Patches of dense evergreen forest, their needles catching the diffused, often misty light of the Pacific Northwest, give way to open fields where the air carries the subtle scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke. The hills, softened by millennia of rain and wind, rise with a patient, green persistence, their contours reflecting the slow, geological passage of time. The history of Burton is one of resourceful adaptation, a legacy etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they work. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the bounty of the river, established a life intertwined with agriculture and the timber industry that once thrived in the surrounding forests. Though the logging boom has faded, a connection to the natural world remains, evident in the small farms and the quiet hum of local commerce that supports the residents. The river, always a vital artery, continues to shape the rhythm of life, offering both sustenance and a timeless backdrop to the unhurried days in Burton.

About This Burton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burton, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.64234, -122.547873. 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 Burton and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Burton includes the ZIP code (98682), telephone area code (360, 206, 253), county seat of Clark County (Vancouver), 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 Burton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.