Cliffdell Washington Map
Cliffdell, Washington — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cliffdell, Yakima County.
Interactive Map of Cliffdell, Washington
| City | Cliffdell |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Yakima |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 46.946229 |
| Longitude | -121.068971 |
| Population | 157 |
| Density | 6.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Cliffdell Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Cliffdell, 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 Cliffdell and Yakima County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cliffdell is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Cliffdell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
