Ethel Washington Map
Ethel, Benton County
Ethel, Washington — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ethel, Benton County.
Interactive Map of Ethel, Washington
| City | Ethel |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Benton |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 46.580413 |
| Longitude | -119.598086 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Ethel, Washington
Ethel is a locality in Benton County, Washington, United States. Ethel is located at 46.5804°N, 119.5981°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98542.0.
Ethel unfolds across a landscape of subtly rolling terrain, where the dry earth, a canvas of ochre and pale gold, stretches towards the horizon under an immense, often brilliant sky. It lies 7.9 miles west-south-west of Pierce, WA (from Pierce, WA: bearing 242°T), and is situated 18.8 miles north-north-west of Benton. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked dust and distant, unseen fields, a perpetual whisper of the arid climate that defines this corner of Benton County. Sparse, resilient vegetation clings to the land – hardy sagebrush and the occasional, determined juniper tree – their muted greens a stark contrast to the vast expanse of blue overhead. As the sun begins its descent, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that paint the gentle slopes in hues of rose and lavender, a fleeting, ethereal beauty that settles over Ethel. The story of Ethel is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heart of the region, its economy long rooted in the cultivation of the fertile lands made possible by irrigation. Generations have tended to the crops that flourish here, a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance against the inherent challenges of the semi-arid environment. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Ethel possesses a quiet character, shaped by the steady rhythm of agricultural cycles and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The local economy, though perhaps modest, thrives on the bounty of the land, a persistent echo of the pioneers who first sought to tame this expansive frontier and make Ethel their home.
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About This Ethel Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ethel, 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 Ethel and Benton County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ethel is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Ethel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
