Chain Lake Washington Map
Chain Lake, Washington — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Chain Lake, Snohomish County.
Interactive Map of Chain Lake, Washington
| City | Chain Lake |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Snohomish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 47.905424 |
| Longitude | -121.997147 |
| Population | 4,950 |
| Density | 176.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Chain Lake, Washington
Chain Lake is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,950. The population density is 176.6 people per km². Chain Lake is located at 47.9054°N, 121.9971°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98290.
Chain Lake lies cradled by the undulating slopes of the Cascade foothills, a place where dense evergreen forests spill down to meet the water's edge. It lies 8.2 miles south-south-east of Lake Stevens, WA (from Lake Stevens, WA: bearing 158°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east of Eastmont. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of Douglas fir and cedar, a perfume that intensifies after a soft rain. Sunlight, when it finds its way through the canopy, often breaks into ethereal shafts, illuminating patches of moss-covered bark and the dark, slow-moving surface of the lake itself. The terrain is a study in hushed greens and deep browns, broken by the occasional splash of water or the distant call of a raven. Small, private docks, weathered and worn, jut out from hidden coves, hinting at a life lived in close communion with the water. The history of Chain Lake is one of quiet persistence, shaped by the logging industry that once pulsed through these valleys. The remnants of old logging roads, now often reclaimed by ferns and saplings, serve as subtle reminders of that era. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a more diffuse pattern, with many residents commuting to larger centers, while others maintain a lifestyle tied to the natural bounty of the region. Fishing and small-scale recreation are the rhythms that often dictate the pace of life, a gentle counterpoint to the industrial echoes of the past. Chain Lake itself, with its clear, cool waters, remains the heart of this secluded landscape, a place where the whisper of the wind through the pines seems to carry the stories of generations.
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About This Chain Lake Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Chain Lake, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Chain Lake and Snohomish County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Chain Lake is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Chain Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
