Everson Washington Map

About Everson, Washington

Everson is a locality in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,040. The population density is 773.0 people per km². Everson is located at 48.9201°N, 122.3427°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98247.

Everson rests in the fertile embrace of the Nooksack River Valley, a landscape painted with broad strokes of agricultural green and the deep, brooding hues of the surrounding foothills that hint at the immense Cascade Range. It lies 12.9 miles north-north-east of Bellingham, WA (from Bellingham, WA: bearing 31°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east-south-east of Lynden. Here, the air, perpetually moist and carrying the faint, earthy scent of loam, often hangs in a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoons when the sun, if it breaks through the persistent cloud cover, casts a pale, ethereal glow upon the fields of hay and the sturdy barns that dot the horizon. The land itself, a rich alluvial deposit, is a testament to the river's patient work, a vast, level expanse that seems to stretch endlessly toward the distant, mist-shrouded peaks, a place where the sky feels impossibly large and the quietude is broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the rustle of wind through the tall grasses. The history of Everson is inextricably tied to the bounty of this valley, its founding and growth fueled by the rich soil that once drew pioneers seeking to cultivate its potential. Dairy farming, a legacy that has shaped much of the region's character, continues to be a significant thread in the local economy, its presence felt in the rolling pastures and the enduring spirit of hard work that pervades the community. Beyond agriculture, Everson has also been a stop along the railway, a conduit for goods and people, a small but vital nexus in the broader tapestry of Whatcom County. The nearby Nooksack River, a powerful artery of the region, offers its own subtle influence, its presence a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped and continue to sustain Everson, from its vibrant agricultural present to its quiet, enduring past.

About This Everson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Everson, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.920117, -122.342659. 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 Everson and Whatcom County.

Detailed location data for Everson includes the ZIP code (98247), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Whatcom County (Bellingham), and school district assignment (Nooksack Valley 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 Everson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.