Chelan Falls Washington Map

About Chelan Falls, Washington

Chelan Falls is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 233. The population density is 436.9 people per km². Chelan Falls is located at 47.8015°N, 119.9859°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98817.

Chelan Falls rests where the Columbia River, a vast, sinuous artery, has been tamed by the great dam, its waters pooling into the immense, deep blue of Lake Chelan. It lies 12.5 miles north of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 4°T), and is situated 3.1 miles south-south-east of Chelan. The land rises steeply around this colossal reservoir, a panorama of sun-baked hillsides and rugged bluffs that glow with ochre and umber hues under the relentless sky. Sparse, hardy vegetation clings to the slopes – resilient junipers and sagebrush, their muted greens a stark contrast to the vibrant sapphire of the water. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, sharp with the tang of pine needles warmed by the sun, and the vastness of the landscape instills a sense of quiet solitude. This is a place shaped by the river's power, both wild and harnessed. The dam, a monumental feat of engineering, transformed the natural flow into a source of abundant energy and a playground for recreation, its shadow falling across a history of resourcefulness. The economy of Chelan Falls, and indeed the surrounding region, has long been tied to the land's bounty, with orchards of crisp apples and vineyards yielding award-winning wines flourishing in the fertile valleys and along the sun-drenched slopes. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, a steady pulse that beats with the harvest, the summer boat traffic, and the hushed stillness of winter. The presence of the dam is a constant reminder of human ingenuity, while the enduring grandeur of the mountains and the river speaks of a power far older.

About This Chelan Falls Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chelan Falls, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.801525, -119.985901. 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 Chelan Falls and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Chelan Falls includes the ZIP code (98817), telephone area code (509), county seat of Chelan County (Wenatchee), and school district assignment (Lake Chelan 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 Chelan Falls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.