Ford Washington Map

About Ford, Washington

Ford is a locality in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 220. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Ford is located at 47.9082°N, 117.8058°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99013.

Ford lies in a broad valley, where the earth slopes away gently from the flanking hills, their muted greens and browns softened by the ever-present dust of a dry climate. It lies 24.7 miles north-west of Spokane, WA (from Spokane, WA: bearing 314°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east of Wellpinit. The sky here is a vast, unbroken expanse, a pale blue canvas that stretches to the horizon, often punctuated by the slow, deliberate drift of clouds. A sense of quiet pervades the air, a stillness broken only by the rustle of dry grass or the distant hum of a passing vehicle on the highway that bisects the valley. The very light seems to possess a unique quality, a warm, golden wash that deepens and softens as the sun begins its descent, painting the landscape in hues of amber and rose. The history of Ford is tied to the rich veins of minerals that once drew prospectors to this remote corner of Stevens County. Though the mines that gave the settlement its initial purpose have long since fallen silent, their legacy lingers in the hardy spirit of the people and the enduring connection to the land. The local economy now finds its footing in agriculture, with ranches and farms dotting the surrounding hillsides, their fields of wheat and barley catching the sun like scattered gold. The nearby Columbia River, a powerful artery of the Northwest, influences the character of Ford, offering a vital, if distant, source of water and a reminder of the vastness of the natural world that cradles this small, resilient place.

About This Ford Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ford, 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 Ford and Stevens County.

Detailed location data for Ford includes the ZIP code (99034), telephone area code (509), county seat of Stevens County (Colville), 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 Ford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.