East Cathlamet Washington Map

About East Cathlamet, Washington

East Cathlamet is a locality in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 578. The population density is 130.5 people per km². East Cathlamet is located at 46.1968°N, 123.3668°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98612.

East Cathlamet occupies a quiet expanse of land where the earth rises in soft, verdant shelves toward the distant reaches of the Cascade Range. It lies 20.9 miles west-northwest of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 281°T), and is situated 19.6 miles west of Longview Heights. Birnie Creek cuts a deliberate path through the terrain, its waters moving with a steady, hushed purpose that defines the local cadence, while the nearby Cougar Creek Reservoir mirrors the heavy, grey clouds that frequently settle over the canopy. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of dense vegetation, a reminder of the proximity to the expansive Clatsop State Forest, which influences the cooling shadows that stretch across the meadows as the afternoon wanes. Within the immediate vicinity, Cathlamet City Park provides a central gathering point where the mossy, ancient character of the timbered landscape feels most present.

East Cathlamet reflects the enduring legacy of industries that have long relied upon the timber and mineral wealth of the Upper Elochoman Valley. The economy remains tethered to the slow, methodical extraction and stewardship of the surrounding woods, maintaining a pace of life that favors persistence over haste. Travelers seeking a more rugged experience often look toward the Bradley Truck Trail for passage into the deeper wilderness, or venture further to witness the seasonal descent of water at Gnat Creek Falls. Despite the shifting demands of the modern world, East Cathlamet retains a stoic, industrious spirit, marked by the steady hum of machinery and the quiet, deliberate labor of those who have made their living from the soil and timber for generations.

About This East Cathlamet Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Cathlamet, Washington. Coordinates: 46.196777, -123.366794. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for East Cathlamet includes the ZIP code (98612), telephone area code (360), county seat of Wahkiakum County (Cathlamet), and school district assignment (Wahkiakum School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.