Chehalis Washington Map

About Chehalis, Washington

Chehalis is a locality in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,587. The population density is 501.0 people per km². Chehalis is located at 46.6620°N, 122.9640°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98532.

Chehalis lies in a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile plains, a place where the broad Chehalis River, a silver ribbon, carves its path through verdant farmland. It lies 15.2 miles north-north-west of Cowlitz, WA (from Cowlitz, WA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south of Centralia. The sky here often holds a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoons, casting a warm glow over fields of hay and the occasional stately oak. The air carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pine, a constant reminder of the surrounding forests that climb towards the foothills of the Cascades. Distant hills, softened by mist, form a hazy horizon, their contours suggesting a quiet, enduring strength in the land. There's a groundedness to Chehalis, a sense of rootedness that comes from the land itself, unpretentious and steadily present. This land has long been shaped by the confluence of waterways and the persistent spirit of its inhabitants, its history etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet hum of its agricultural heart. Chehalis was a vital stop on the Northern Pacific Railway, a crossroads that fueled its early growth and solidified its role as a regional hub for timber and agriculture. The local economy still draws deeply from these roots, with farming and forestry remaining significant, though the town has also cultivated a diverse commercial base that serves the surrounding county. You can see this blend in the sturdy brick buildings downtown and the newer developments that reach towards the fertile valley floor, a testament to Chehalis's ongoing evolution while holding fast to its foundational character.

About This Chehalis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chehalis, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.662048, -122.964018. 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 Chehalis and Lewis County.

Detailed location data for Chehalis includes the ZIP code (98532), telephone area code (425), county seat of Lewis County (Chehalis), and school district assignment (Chehalis 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 Chehalis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.