Crescent Bar Washington Map

About Crescent Bar, Washington

Crescent Bar is a locality in Grant County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 271. The population density is 81.3 people per km². Crescent Bar is located at 47.2129°N, 119.9942°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98848.

Crescent Bar unfurls along the Columbia River, a sun-drenched sliver of land where basalt cliffs rise like ancient sentinels against a sky that stretches, impossibly wide, to the horizon. It lies 20.8 miles south-east of Wenatchee, WA (from Wenatchee, WA: bearing 134°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west-south-west of Quincy. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wild sage, a dry, clean fragrance that clings to everything. The river, a vast, shimmering expanse of blue, dictates the rhythm of life, its currents shaping the very contours of the land and reflecting the deep, unwavering hues of the Washington sky. The landscape is a study in contrasts: the stark, rugged beauty of the arid Eastern Washington terrain meeting the life-giving embrace of the water, creating a unique pocket of verdant life against a backdrop of sweeping vistas. The history of Crescent Bar is as deeply etched into its landscape as the wind has carved the basalt. Once a vital hub for steamboat traffic, its economy has since shifted, now drawing sustenance from the recreational allure of its riverfront and the surrounding agricultural bounty. The echoes of its past linger in the weathered buildings and the quiet pride of its residents, a people shaped by the resilience of the land and the enduring power of the Columbia. Today, Crescent Bar thrives on the simple pleasures: the splash of a wake, the warm glow of the setting sun painting the cliffs in shades of ochre and rose, and the quiet hum of a community that understands the profound beauty of its place.

About This Crescent Bar Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crescent Bar, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.212871, -119.994188. 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 Crescent Bar and Grant County.

Detailed location data for Crescent Bar includes the ZIP code (98848), telephone area code (509), county seat of Grant County (Ephrata), and school district assignment (Quincy 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 Crescent Bar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.