Gifford Washington Map

About Gifford, Washington

Gifford is a locality in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Gifford is located at 48.3063°N, 118.1464°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99131.

Gifford rests where the broad, rolling hills of Stevens County begin to soften their slopes, yielding to the gentle embrace of the Palouse. It lies 36.3 miles north-east of Clark, WA (from Clark, WA: bearing 44°T), and is situated 19.8 miles south-east of Ferry. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a patchwork of wheat fields that shimmer with a pale gold under the vast, prairie sky, interrupted by stands of ponderosa pine that dot the horizon like dark, patient sentinels. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp scent of dry earth and distant evergreens, a palpable stillness that seems to absorb all haste. In the late afternoon, the sun casts long, attenuated shadows that stretch across the fields, painting the landscape in hues of amber and russet, a quiet beauty that speaks of enduring cycles. The history of Gifford is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy etched into the very soil by generations of farmers who coaxed sustenance from the rich, volcanic earth. The local economy, though modest, continues to be rooted in the cultivation of wheat and other grains, the grain elevators standing as silent monuments to this enduring livelihood. While no grand universities or bustling metropolises define Gifford, its character is found in the quiet diligence of its residents and the unpretentious rhythm of its days. The community, though small, possesses a distinct sense of place, a quiet pride in its connection to the land and the traditions that have sustained it through the years.

About This Gifford Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Gifford includes the ZIP code (99131), 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 Gifford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.