Conway Washington Map

About Conway, Washington

Conway is a locality in Skagit County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 46. The population density is 130.0 people per km². Conway is located at 48.3404°N, 122.3429°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98238.

Conway rests on the broad, alluvial plains where the Skagit River meets Padilla Bay. It lies 5.6 miles south of Mount Vernon, WA (from Mount Vernon, WA: bearing 184°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south of Burlington. The land here is a patchwork quilt of rich, dark soil, crisscrossed by ditches and canals that irrigate fields stretching towards the horizon. Distant, hazy mountains, their peaks softened by perpetual mist, form a brooding backdrop to this fertile expanse. The air carries the damp, earthy scent of turned soil and the faint, briny tang of the nearby salt marshes. Here, the sky feels immense, a vast canvas that shifts from the pale, watery light of dawn to the bruised purples and oranges of a setting sun, its glow often diffused by the ever-present moisture. The history of Conway is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Skagit Valley, a legacy forged by generations of farmers who have coaxed life from this exceptionally fertile ground. For decades, the local economy has been anchored by the cultivation of crops like potatoes, berries, and tulips, the vibrant colors of which briefly blaze across the landscape in spring. This agricultural heritage imbues Conway with a quiet resilience, a sense of enduring connection to the land that has sustained it. The nearby Skagit River, a broad, slow-moving artery, has historically served as both a source of life and a conduit for commerce, its waters reflecting the ever-changing moods of the Pacific Northwest sky.

About This Conway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Conway, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.34038, -122.342934. 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 Conway and Skagit County.

Detailed location data for Conway includes the ZIP code (98238), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Skagit County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (Conway 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 Conway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.