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About Ferry, Washington

Ferry is a locality in Ferry County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,600. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Ferry is located at 48.4718°N, 118.4974°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99166.

Ferry rests in a wide valley, cradled by rolling hills that slope towards the northeast, their flanks a patchwork of sagebrush and scattered pines under a sky that often stretches in an unbroken blue. It lies 38.7 miles north-north-east of Clark, WA (from Clark, WA: bearing 13°T), and is situated 16.4 miles south-east of Republic. The land here is dry, the air carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, faint perfume of wild herbs. The Kettle River, a ribbon of muted green, cuts through the valley floor, its banks a more verdant contrast to the surrounding arid landscape. Evenings here can bring a peculiar stillness, a deep quiet that settles over the land as the sun dips low, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, and the shadows lengthen like slow, deliberate breaths across the open ground. Ferry owes its existence to the rich veins of minerals that lie beneath these hills, a history of mining that has shaped its character and economy for generations, though the boom times have long since passed. Now, the hum of the few remaining operations is a quiet counterpoint to the broader agricultural endeavors that define the region, with ranches and farms drawing sustenance from the river's flow. The town itself is a collection of sturdy buildings, weathered by the sun and wind, a testament to resilience rather than grandeur. Life in Ferry moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather lives on in the quiet strength of its people and the enduring sweep of the landscape.

About This Ferry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ferry, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.471837, -118.497407. 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 Ferry and Ferry County.

Detailed location data for Ferry includes the ZIP code (99138), telephone area code (509), county seat of Ferry County (Republic), and school district assignment. 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 Ferry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.