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About Forks, Washington

Forks is a locality in Clallam County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,400. The population density is 318.4 people per km². Forks is located at 47.9504°N, 124.3855°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98331.

Forks lies at the confluence of two rivers, a place where the air hangs perpetually moist and the scent of damp earth and pine needles is a constant companion. It lies 29.4 miles west-south-west of Clallam, WA (from Clallam, WA: bearing 248°T), and is situated 21.8 miles south-south-west of Clallam Bay. The landscape here is a study in verdant intensity, dominated by the towering Douglas fir and Sitka spruce that form an almost unbroken canopy overhead, allowing only slivers of sky to penetrate. Mosses and ferns carpet the forest floor, creating a soft, yielding terrain that absorbs sound, lending a hushed reverence to the surroundings. The Hoh and Quillayute rivers, their waters the color of glacial melt, carve their paths through this dense evergreen world, their banks often shrouded in a fine mist that softens the edges of the day. The very character of Forks seems to be shaped by this overwhelming presence of nature, a quiet acknowledgment of humanity's small place within a grander, wilder design. The history of Forks is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its surrounding forests, a legacy of logging that carved out clearings and built the foundations of the settlement. For decades, the hum of chainsaws and the rumble of log trucks were the dominant sounds, defining the local economy and the identity of its inhabitants. While the timber industry remains a significant force, the allure of the ancient rainforests has drawn a different kind of attention, making Forks a gateway to the Olympic National Park and its famed temperate rainforests. This duality, between the enduring strength of its resource-based past and the burgeoning appeal of its natural wonders, gives Forks a unique character, a place where the scent of sawdust still mingles with the clean, damp air of the wilderness. The town itself feels like a hardy outpost, resilient against the encroaching green, yet deeply connected to the very essence of the forest that surrounds it.

About This Forks Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forks, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.950355, -124.385487. 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 Forks and Clallam County.

Detailed location data for Forks includes the ZIP code (98331), telephone area code (425), county seat of Clallam County (Port Angeles), and school district assignment (Quillayute 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 Forks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.