Clarkston Washington Map

About Clarkston, Washington

Clarkston is a locality in Asotin County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,191. The population density is 1359.7 people per km². Clarkston is located at 46.4163°N, 117.0452°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99403.

Clarkston sprawls across the fertile plateau where the Snake River meets the Clearwater, a landscape sculpted by ancient waters and the persistent sun. It lies 1.3 miles west of Lewiston, ID (from Lewiston, ID: bearing 269°T), and is situated 2.6 miles north-east of Clarkston Heights-Vineland. The land here is a study in contrasts: rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens of sagebrush and the deeper hues of pine, descend toward the broad, blue ribbon of the Snake. Dust motes, illuminated by the afternoon light, dance in the dry air, a constant reminder of the arid climate that defines this corner of Asotin County. The sky, a vast canvas of cerulean, often hangs heavy with the promise of distant thunderheads, their shadows briefly cooling the sun-baked earth. Evenings bring a peculiar stillness, a hush that settles over the valley as the light softens, painting the distant ridges in shades of lavender and rose, a quiet benediction upon the land. This is a place where the echoes of the Nez Perce tribe still resonate, their ancestral lands now interwoven with the narratives of pioneers and homesteaders who sought opportunity along these waterways. The very economy of Clarkston is tied to the lifeblood of the Snake and Clearwater rivers, sustaining a vibrant agricultural sector that yields apples, wheat, and other grains, their amber fields stretching to the horizon. The town itself carries the unhurried character of a community that understands the value of patience, its days marked by the gentle hum of local businesses and the steady flow of river traffic. A palpable sense of history imbues the air, a quiet acknowledgment of the generations who have worked this land, their stories whispered on the wind that sweeps across the plateau.

About This Clarkston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clarkston, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.416272, -117.045158. 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 Clarkston and Asotin County.

Detailed location data for Clarkston includes the ZIP code (99403), telephone area code (509), county seat of Asotin County (Asotin), and school district assignment (Clarkston 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 Clarkston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.