Chimacum Washington Map

About Chimacum, Washington

Chimacum is a locality in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Chimacum is located at 48.0109°N, 122.7688°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98325.

Chimacum lies in a broad, shallow valley, a verdant basin where the Olympic Mountains begin their gentle descent towards the Salish Sea. It lies 15.6 miles south-west of Island, WA (from Island, WA: bearing 214°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south of Port Townsend. Fields of emerald green, punctuated by the darker hues of evergreen forests, stretch out under a sky that often shifts from pearly grey to a luminous, washed-out blue. The air here carries the scent of damp earth, pine needles, and a faint, briny hint of the nearby saltwater, a constant reminder of the proximity to the coast. Here and there, weathered barns and farmhouses stand sentinel, their paint long surrendered to the elements, blending into the landscape like ancient stones. The land itself feels soft underfoot, a rich loam that has yielded its bounty for generations, and a quiet stillness often pervades, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the low hum of a passing tractor. This valley has long been a place of cultivation, its history rooted in the agricultural pursuits of early settlers who recognized its fertile promise. The economy of Chimacum still draws heavily from this land, with farms producing a rich array of produce, from berries and vegetables to livestock, feeding the surrounding communities. The Chimacum Creek, a ribbon of clear, cold water, meanders through the valley, a vital artery for irrigation and a quiet haven for local wildlife. While the clamoring of larger towns is a distant echo, Chimacum maintains its own unique character, a place where the pace of life is measured by the turning of seasons and the steady work of hands tending the earth. The old Grange hall, a simple wooden structure, remains a focal point for community gatherings, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this valley.

About This Chimacum Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chimacum, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.010923, -122.768777. 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 Chimacum and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Chimacum includes the ZIP code (98325), telephone area code (425), county seat of Jefferson County (Port Townsend), and school district assignment. 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 Chimacum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.