Dash Point Washington Map

About Dash Point, Washington

Dash Point is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 889. The population density is 594.8 people per km². Dash Point is located at 47.3190°N, 122.4265°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98422.

Dash Point presides over a stretch of Puget Sound shoreline, where Douglas fir and Western red cedar climb the steep banks, their branches reaching out like supplicating arms towards the often-grey sky. It lies 4.6 miles north of Tacoma, WA (from Tacoma, WA: bearing 10°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-south-west of Kent. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, mingling with the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor, a perpetual perfume that clings to everything. Sunlight, when it breaks through, falls in slanting shafts, illuminating the moss-laden bark and the ferns unfurling in the perpetual twilight beneath the canopy. The land itself is a study in contrasts: the dense, verdant growth of the upland abruptly giving way to the pebbled and driftwood-strewn beaches that fringe the Sound, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the very breath of the coast. The history of Dash Point is intertwined with the logging and maritime industries that once dominated this region, the echoes of sawmills and the creak of schooners still faintly audible on the wind. Early settlers carved their lives from this wild landscape, their efforts leaving subtle traces in the well-worn trails that still wind through the woods. Today, the economy of Dash Point is more varied, with residents commuting to larger centers while the natural beauty sustains a quieter, more contemplative way of life. The proximity to the water remains a defining characteristic, the constant ebb and flow of the tide a gentle reminder of the powerful forces that shaped this place and continue to shape its character, from the tenacious growth of wildflowers on the bluffs to the occasional glimpse of a seal bobbing in the restless waters.

About This Dash Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dash Point, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.318988, -122.426514. 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 Dash Point and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Dash Point includes the ZIP code (98422), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Tacoma Public Schools). 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 Dash Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.