Ellensburg Washington Map

About Ellensburg, Washington

Ellensburg is a locality in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 20,874. The population density is 841.5 people per km². Ellensburg is located at 46.9965°N, 120.5478°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98926.

Ellensburg rests in a broad, sun-drenched basin, a place where the earth seems to exhale a dry, clean scent of sagebrush and sun-baked soil. It lies 27.3 miles north of Yakima, WA (from Yakima, WA: bearing 356°T), and is situated 6.2 miles west of Kittitas. The Kittitas Valley unfolds around it, a vast expanse of golden fields that ripple and shimmer under the wide, often startlingly blue sky, a canvas punctuated by the distant, rugged shoulders of the Cascade Mountains. The air itself carries a certain clarity, sharp and invigorating, especially in the crisp mornings or the lingering twilight when the sun dips below the western peaks, casting long, deep shadows across the land. Even the wind, when it blows, feels like a tangible force, sweeping across the open country and rustling through the cottonwood trees that line the Yakima River, a ribbon of life threading through the arid landscape. This is a land shaped by ancient rivers and the enduring spirit of those who have sought sustenance here. Ellensburg’s history is deeply intertwined with agriculture, with the rich soil of the valley yielding abundant crops, particularly hay and grain, a legacy evident in the sprawling ranches and the steady hum of farm machinery that can often be heard in the distance. The town itself, a hub for this agricultural heartland, also serves as a gateway to the wilder beauty of the surrounding wilderness, drawing visitors for outdoor pursuits. Central Washington University stands as a vital center of learning and culture, infusing the community with a youthful energy that mingles with the established rhythms of a place that has long understood the value of hard work and the quiet satisfaction of a harvest well-earned.

About This Ellensburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ellensburg, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.996514, -120.547847. 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 Ellensburg and Kittitas County.

Detailed location data for Ellensburg includes the ZIP code (98926), telephone area code (509), county seat of Kittitas County (Ellensburg), and school district assignment (Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.