Clear Lake Washington Map

About Clear Lake, Washington

Clear Lake is a locality in Skagit County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,271. The population density is 57.6 people per km². Clear Lake is located at 48.4643°N, 122.2340°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98328.

Clear Lake, cradled by the gentle slopes of Skagit County, presents a landscape of quiet repose, where the water itself seems to hold the hushed tones of the surrounding fir and cedar forests. It lies 5.5 miles east-north-east of Mount Vernon, WA (from Mount Vernon, WA: bearing 57°T), and is situated 2.7 miles south of Sedro-Woolley. The lake, a broad, placid expanse, reflects the ever-shifting moods of the sky, its surface often rippled by the breath of the wind that sweeps down from the northern mountains. Fringed by reeds that whisper secrets to the breeze, the shoreline offers a mosaic of moss-covered driftwood and smooth, grey stones, remnants of a deeper geological past. The air here carries a clean, damp scent, a blend of pine needles, rich earth, and the subtle, briny tang that hints at the nearby Puget Sound, a constant reminder of the Pacific's embrace. The history of Clear Lake is intertwined with the logging and agricultural heritage of the region, the land bearing the subtle imprint of those who once worked it. For generations, this area has been a vital source of timber, the echoes of sawmills and the scent of fresh-cut lumber lingering in the collective memory. While the dominant industries have evolved, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the land persists, evident in the small farms and homesteads that dot the periphery of the lake. Local life unfolds at a measured pace, punctuated by the changing seasons and the quiet beauty of the natural world, a place where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the sun’s arc and the gentle lapping of water against the shore.

About This Clear Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Clear Lake, 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 Clear Lake and Skagit County.

Detailed location data for Clear Lake includes the ZIP code (98235), telephone area code (206, 253, 425), county seat of Skagit County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (Eatonville 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 Clear Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.