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About Gleed, Washington

Gleed is a locality in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,844. The population density is 223.5 people per km². Gleed is located at 46.6582°N, 120.6134°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98937.

Gleed rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the earth, a rich umber under the vast Yakima sky, rolls gently towards distant, hazy mountains. It lies 6.4 miles north-west of Yakima, WA (from Yakima, WA: bearing 307°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-north-west of Terrace Heights. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of sagebrush and sun-baked earth, a constant reminder of the arid beauty of this high desert fringe. Fields of cultivated crops, emerald green and gold depending on the season, stretch out like a patchwork quilt, punctuated by the darker, more substantial forms of fruit orchards, their branches often laden with the promise of harvest. The sun, when it descends, casts a long, warm glow across the landscape, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose, and the silence then is profound, broken only by the whisper of wind through the sparse grasses. This is a place shaped by the persistent spirit of agriculture, where the lifeblood of Gleed has long been tied to the bounty of the land, particularly its renowned apples and cherries. Irrigation canals, gleaming ribbons of water against the dry terrain, are vital arteries, channeling life from the river to the thirsty soil, a testament to human ingenuity in a challenging environment. The history of Gleed, like many settlements in this region, is one of pioneers carving out a life from the rugged beauty, their efforts echoing in the enduring fields and the quiet resilience of the community. While not a place of grand monuments, Gleed possesses a distinct character, a quiet dignity born from generations of hard work and a deep connection to the rhythms of the agricultural calendar, where the changing seasons dictate the pace of life.

About This Gleed Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gleed, 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 Gleed and Yakima County.

Detailed location data for Gleed includes the ZIP code (98937), telephone area code (509), county seat of Yakima County (Yakima), and school district assignment (Naches 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 Gleed is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.