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City	Erlands Point
State	Washington (WA)
County	Kitsap
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	47.599816
Longitude	-122.692922
Population	854
Density	715.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A

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.

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