Copalis Crossing Washington Map

About Copalis Crossing, Washington

Copalis Crossing is a locality in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 420. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Copalis Crossing is located at 47.1079°N, 124.0693°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98536.

Copalis Crossing breathes the salt-laced air of the Washington coast, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with the rhythm of the Pacific. It lies 19.0 miles west-north-west of Grays Harbor, WA (from Grays Harbor, WA: bearing 294°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east of Copalis Beach. Here, the sky often hangs low and pewter, softening the edges of the dense, evergreen forests that press in from the east. The air, perpetually damp and carrying the scent of pine needles and decaying leaves, clings to the skin like a cool, fine mist. Small, weathered homes, their paint peeling like sunburnt skin, huddle close to the single, winding road that serves as the settlement's artery, their windows often reflecting the muted, diffused light. The surrounding terrain is a study in greens and browns, a wilder, less manicured beauty where moss carpets fallen logs and ferns unfurl their intricate fronds in the perpetual twilight beneath the towering cedars and firs. The history of Copalis Crossing is as deeply rooted in the earth as the ancient trees that surround it, a story of resourcefulness born from the abundant, yet often unforgiving, Pacific Northwest. For generations, the economy has been inextricably tied to the bounty of the sea and the forest; the ghosts of logging camps and fishing boats still whisper on the wind. You can almost taste the brine and sawdust in the air, a testament to the hard work that built this place. While the grand logging operations of the past have waned, a resilient spirit persists, evident in the small, independent businesses that line the road, offering glimpses of local life. The nearby Copalis River, a ribbon of dark, cool water, has always been a vital artery, connecting the inland forests to the vast expanse of the ocean, a constant reminder of the wild forces that shape this remote corner of Grays Harbor County.

About This Copalis Crossing Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Copalis Crossing, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.107865, -124.069341. 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 Copalis Crossing and Grays Harbor County.

Detailed location data for Copalis Crossing includes the ZIP code (98550), telephone area code (425), county seat of Grays Harbor County (Montesano), and school district assignment. 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 Copalis Crossing is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.