Chelan Washington Map

About Chelan, Washington

Chelan is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,350. The population density is 248.5 people per km². Chelan is located at 47.8410°N, 120.0165°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98816.

Chelan unfurls along the sapphire shimmer of its namesake lake, a jewel cradled by the rugged grandeur of the Okanogan Highlands. It lies 15.2 miles north of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 358°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-south-east of Manson. The land rises steeply from the water’s edge, cloaked in sagebrush and dotted with hardy pines, their scent a sharp, clean perfume on the dry air. Summer sun bakes the exposed slopes, coaxing forth the wild, resilient beauty of the high desert, while the lake itself, a vast, cool artery, dictates the pulse of this sun-drenched place. Evenings here are painted with a liquid gold light that softens the sharp angles of the mountains, lending a hushed reverence to the transition from day to night, a quiet magic that settles over the vineyards climbing the arid hillsides. This is a land shaped by water and by a deep, enduring agricultural spirit, where the bounty of the earth is coaxed from soil warmed by relentless sunshine. For generations, Chelan has been a hub for fruit orchards, particularly apples, their crisp promise a testament to the fertile land and the dedication of its people. The lake, of course, is the lifeblood, a summer playground for those seeking respite from the heat and a vital waterway for the transport of goods in earlier times. Its deep, clear waters echo with the whispers of pioneers who navigated these shores, their stories woven into the fabric of Chelan’s enduring character, a place where hard work meets the generous embrace of nature.

About This Chelan Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Chelan, 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 Chelan and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Chelan includes the ZIP code (98816), 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 is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.