Curtis Washington Map

About Curtis, Washington

Curtis is a locality in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 390. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Curtis is located at 46.5870°N, 123.1101°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98538.

Curtis lies in a broad, fertile valley, a place where the land seems to sigh contentedly under the wide Pacific Northwest sky. It lies 15.5 miles north-west of Cowlitz, WA (from Cowlitz, WA: bearing 305°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-west of Chehalis. The terrain here is a gentle sweep of green, broken by the darker, more serious hues of evergreen forests that climb the nearby slopes. Fields, meticulously tended, stretch out like patchwork quilts, their colors shifting with the seasons – the vibrant emerald of new growth, the gold of ripening grain, the rich brown of freshly turned earth. A sense of quiet repose pervades the air, a stillness punctuated by the distant lowing of cattle or the whisper of wind through the tall grasses. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, diffused quality, painting the landscape in muted tones of amber and rose, as if the very day were a shy artist. The history of Curtis is deeply entwined with the bounty of this land. It was established as a hub for the agricultural industry that has long defined Lewis County, a place where farmers and loggers have carved their livelihoods from the rich soil. The legacy of these early settlers is still palpable, evident in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. While the primary economy remains rooted in agriculture, with dairy farms and crop cultivation forming the backbone, the area also benefits from its proximity to larger population centers, offering a tranquil respite for those seeking a slower pace of life. The nearby Chehalis River, a constant, murmuring presence, has historically been a vital artery for transport and sustenance, its waters reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky above Curtis.

About This Curtis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Curtis, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.587048, -123.110134. 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 Curtis and Lewis County.

Detailed location data for Curtis includes the ZIP code (98532), telephone area code (425), county seat of Lewis County (Chehalis), 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 Curtis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.