Erlands Point Washington Map

About Erlands Point, Washington

Erlands Point is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 854. The population density is 715.1 people per km². Erlands Point is located at 47.5998°N, 122.6929°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98312.

Erlands Point exhales the quiet scent of salt and pine, a low-lying peninsula where the land gently curves to embrace the deep, cool waters of Puget Sound. It lies 3.6 miles north-west of Bremerton, WA (from Bremerton, WA: bearing 309°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south-west of Kitsap. Here, Douglas firs and cedars stand sentinel, their dark green boughs a constant shade against the often-grey sky, their roots gripping the damp, loamy soil. The shoreline is a mosaic of smooth, sea-worn stones and patches of dark, rich sand, often softened by a persistent mist that clings to the air, muffling the distant cries of gulls. Sunlight, when it breaks through, tends to be a diffused, pearlescent glow, catching the shimmering surface of the water and highlighting the vibrant mosses that carpet fallen logs. The character of Erlands Point is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered countless storms and seasons, its very essence shaped by the persistent embrace of the Pacific Northwest's marine climate. The history of Erlands Point is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the surrounding waters, a narrative woven from the threads of logging, fishing, and the steady rhythm of maritime life. For generations, its shores have been a gathering place, a hub for those who understood the language of tides and the deep, dark forests that once carpeted the land. While the grand logging operations of the past have largely receded, the echoes of that industry remain, influencing the very landscape and the memories held by its inhabitants. Today, the local economy still draws sustenance from the sea, with small marinas dotting the coastline and the occasional charter boat heading out for salmon. There's a palpable sense of continuity, a quiet pride in the enduring connection to the natural world that defines Erlands Point, a place where the pace of life is measured by the ebb and flow of the tide rather than the ticking of a clock.

About This Erlands Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Erlands Point, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.599816, -122.692922. 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 Erlands Point and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Erlands Point includes the ZIP code (98312), telephone area code (425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), and school district assignment (Central Kitsap 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 Erlands Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.