Five Corners Washington Map

About Five Corners, Washington

Five Corners is a locality in Thurston County, Washington, United States. Five Corners is located at 46.9329°N, 122.5896°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98662.

Five Corners sits at a quiet confluence of roads, where the land begins to shed its steeper inclinations for a more gentle sweep towards the Puget Sound lowlands. It lies 9.7 miles east-north-east of Thurston, WA (from Thurston, WA: bearing 61°T), and is situated 1.0 miles south-east of Yelm. The terrain here is a study in soft transitions: rolling hills, once cloaked in dense fir and cedar, now bear the checkerboard of agricultural fields and scattered housing. Sunlight filters through the lingering canopy of old-growth remnants along the more secluded lanes, casting a dappled, almost secretive light that hints at the wilder past. The air, particularly on a cool, grey morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mix of decaying leaves and the promise of recent rain, a constant reminder of the Pacific Northwest’s verdant embrace. The history of Five Corners is intertwined with the early logging and dairy farming that shaped this region, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and the broad, open pastures that punctuate the landscape. Though the grand old trees have largely receded, small-scale agriculture, particularly berry farms and specialty produce, continues to sustain a quiet local economy, their vibrant offerings appearing at roadside stands in the warmer months. The area’s proximity to Olympia, the state capital, has also brought a steady influx of residents seeking a more tranquil existence, their commutes a daily pilgrimage that adds a subtle hum to the otherwise pastoral character of Five Corners. It's a place where the pace of life is dictated less by urgency and more by the slow, deliberate turning of seasons.

About This Five Corners Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Five Corners, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.932877, -122.589568. 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 Five Corners and Thurston County.

Detailed location data for Five Corners includes the ZIP code (98597), telephone area code (425, 360), county seat of Thurston County (Olympia), and school district assignment (Evergreen School District (Clark)). 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 Five Corners is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.