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About Cathcart, Washington

Cathcart is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,064. The population density is 187.6 people per km². Cathcart is located at 47.8479°N, 122.0993°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98296.

Cathcart's landscape unfolds with a quiet, persistent grace, a tapestry of rolling farmland and dense, evergreen forest. It lies 4.2 miles east-north-east of Mill Creek East, WA (from Mill Creek East, WA: bearing 79°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-east of Bothell. The land here, gently sloping towards the meandering waters of the Snohomish River, is a place where the sky feels immense, often painted with the soft, diffused light characteristic of the Pacific Northwest. Hemlock and Douglas fir stand sentinel on the higher ground, their dark, rich green a constant presence against the often-grey skies, while lower pastures, when the sun breaks through, gleam with a verdant intensity. This is a place where the air itself seems to hold a certain coolness, even on warmer days, carrying the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a subtle perfume that defines the very character of Cathcart. The history of Cathcart is woven into the agricultural rhythms of the Snohomish Valley. Once a vital hub for logging and dairy farming, its economy has subtly shifted, though the echoes of those early industries remain. The fertile soil, still tended by generations of families, continues to yield its bounty, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land. While large-scale industry has largely receded, the spirit of self-reliance and quiet productivity persists. Small, independent farms and businesses dot the landscape, their presence a gentle reminder of Cathcart's roots. It's a place where the pace of life allows for a deeper appreciation of the surrounding natural beauty, a place where the call of the wild is never too far from the hum of everyday existence.

About This Cathcart Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cathcart, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.847876, -122.099294. 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 Cathcart and Snohomish County.

Detailed location data for Cathcart includes the ZIP code (98296), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Snohomish County (Everett), and school district assignment (Snohomish 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 Cathcart is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.