Crocker Washington Map

About Crocker, Washington

Crocker is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,254. The population density is 63.4 people per km². Crocker is located at 47.0843°N, 122.1226°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98360.

Crocker rests in a gentle embrace of Pierce County, where the land begins to swell and dip, hinting at the broader Cascade foothills to the east. It lies 8.0 miles east-south-east of South Hill, WA (from South Hill, WA: bearing 119°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-north-east of Graham. The air here carries the damp, clean scent of evergreen, a constant reminder of the dense forests that press in from all sides, their dark, layered shadows stretching long across the fields as the sun begins its descent. Patches of cleared land, bearing the muted greens and browns of agricultural use, punctuate the dense woodlands, suggesting a delicate balance between man and the wild, a quiet negotiation played out under the vast, often overcast Washington sky. The occasional glint of sunlight, breaking through the persistent clouds, catches the dew on the broad leaves of ferns and the rough bark of Douglas firs, lending a momentary, jewel-like brilliance to the verdant landscape. The history of Crocker is tied to the timber that once defined this region, its early prosperity built on the sturdy backs of loggers who felled the giants of the forest. Though the roar of chainsaws has largely faded, replaced by the quieter hum of modern life, the legacy of those early industries still whispers through the landscape, in the weathered barns and the names of long-gone logging camps. Today, Crocker’s economy draws from a more diversified base, with residents commuting to larger centers for work, while local businesses cater to the needs of a close-knit community. The nearby waterways, fed by mountain snowmelt, offer a quiet solace, their cool, clear currents a subtle counterpoint to the enduring stillness of the surrounding woods, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the local pace.

About This Crocker Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crocker, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.0843, -122.1226. 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 Crocker and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Crocker includes the ZIP code (98360), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Orting 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 Crocker is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.