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About Elma, Washington

Elma is a locality in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,483. The population density is 482.2 people per km². Elma is located at 47.0034°N, 123.4088°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98541.

Elma rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills and dense evergreen forests, a verdant pocket where the air often carries the damp, loamy scent of the Pacific Northwest. It lies 13.8 miles east of Grays Harbor, WA (from Grays Harbor, WA: bearing 88°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east of Montesano. The Chehalis River, a broad, slow-moving artery, meanders through the landscape, its placid surface reflecting the shifting moods of the sky, from the pearlescent glow of a morning mist to the burnished gold of a late afternoon sun. Beyond the town's immediate embrace, the terrain rises into forested slopes, their deep greens punctuated by the occasional splash of vibrant moss or the stark silhouette of a weathered cedar. This is a land where the quiet persistence of nature is palpable, where the soft murmur of water and the rustle of leaves form the town's constant, unobtrusive soundtrack. The history of Elma is a story of timber and tenacity, a narrative etched into the very grain of its being. Once a vibrant hub for the logging industry, the echoes of its past can still be felt in the broad-shouldered resilience of its people and the quiet dignity of its older buildings. The local economy, while still touched by its forestry roots, has diversified, with agriculture playing a significant role, its fields yielding crops that add a patchwork of varied hues to the surrounding landscape. The Chehalis Valley’s fertile ground supports a range of produce, a testament to the enduring bounty of the land. Elma itself, though not boasting grand monuments, possesses a distinct character, a comfortable familiarity that speaks of generations who have navigated its rhythms, a place where the pace of life is measured by the turning seasons and the steady flow of the river.

About This Elma Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Elma, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Elma and Grays Harbor County.

Detailed location data for Elma includes the ZIP code (98541), telephone area code (425), county seat of Grays Harbor County (Montesano), and school district assignment (Elma 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 Elma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.