Fobes Hill Washington Map

About Fobes Hill, Washington

Fobes Hill is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,569. The population density is 222.6 people per km². Fobes Hill is located at 47.9490°N, 122.1199°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98290.

Fobes Hill rises from the fertile Snoqualmie Valley floor, a gentle swell of land embraced by the broader, sweeping contours of Snohomish County. It lies 4.3 miles east-south-east of Everett, WA (from Everett, WA: bearing 119°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-south-east of Marysville. Here, the air itself seems to hold the scent of damp earth and ripening fruit, a constant, earthy perfume carried on breezes that whisper through stands of alder and Douglas fir. The landscape is a mosaic of cultivated fields – emerald green in spring, gold in late summer – interspersed with the darker, wilder hues of forested slopes. The distant, snow-capped peaks of the Cascades often punctuate the horizon, a majestic backdrop to the more intimate drama of the valley’s rolling terrain, where small farms and scattered homes dot the landscape like weathered stones. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, buttery quality, bathing the fields and trees in a warm, ephemeral glow that seems to linger, as if reluctant to yield to the encroaching twilight. The history of Fobes Hill is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the Snoqualmie Valley, a legacy that continues to shape its identity. For generations, this land has been worked by families who understood its rich soil, coaxing forth crops that fed the growing region. The local economy, while diversifying, still carries the imprint of this agrarian past, with many farms maintaining their operations, selling produce at roadside stands or local markets. There's a quiet resilience here, a sense of community rooted in shared labor and a deep connection to the land. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Fobes Hill holds within its unassuming character the stories of pioneers, the enduring spirit of farming, and a way of life that values practicality and the steady rhythm of the seasons, a distinctive character that sets Fobes Hill apart.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fobes Hill, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.948986, -122.119853. 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 Fobes Hill and Snohomish County.

Detailed location data for Fobes Hill includes the ZIP code (98290), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Snohomish County (Everett), and school district assignment (Snohomish 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 Fobes Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.