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About Cliffdell, Washington

Cliffdell is a locality in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 157. The population density is 6.1 people per km². Cliffdell is located at 46.9462°N, 121.0690°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98937.

Cliffdell rests in a cradle of weathered earth, where the sun, a painter of ochre and rose, bleeds across the vast, open sky. It lies 35.7 miles north-west of Yakima, WA (from Yakima, WA: bearing 312°T), and is situated 18.3 miles south-south-west of Cle Elum. The landscape here is a study in the resilient beauty of the high desert, a place where sagebrush clings tenaciously to the rust-colored slopes and the wind, a constant sculptor, whispers secrets through the sparse, wiry grasses. Canyons, both grand and intimate, carve their way through the terrain, their shadowed depths hinting at hidden springs and the patient work of water over millennia. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a perfume of dust and wild herbs, and in the quiet hours of late afternoon, a profound stillness settles, broken only by the distant cry of a hawk circling overhead. The history of Cliffdell is written in the dust and the enduring spirit of those who have sought sustenance here. Its early days were shaped by the pragmatic needs of agriculture, a challenging endeavor in this arid expanse, and the quiet fortitude of homesteaders. The local economy, though modest, draws strength from the surrounding agricultural lands, where orchards and vineyards, fed by irrigation, offer a vibrant contrast to the wilder stretches. While not a hub of booming industry, Cliffdell possesses a distinct character, a sense of self-reliance born from its elemental setting. The rhythm of life here is measured, mirroring the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons, and the local traditions, though perhaps unwritten, are deeply felt in the shared understanding of the land and its enduring power.

About This Cliffdell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cliffdell, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.946229, -121.068971. 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 Cliffdell and Yakima County.

Detailed location data for Cliffdell includes the ZIP code (98937), telephone area code (509), county seat of Yakima County (Yakima), and school district assignment (Naches Valley 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 Cliffdell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.