Glenwood Washington Map

About Glenwood, Washington

Glenwood is a locality in Klickitat County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 190. The population density is 101.5 people per km². Glenwood is located at 46.0187°N, 121.2906°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98619.

Glenwood rests in a deep fold of the landscape, where the dense evergreen forests of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest begin their ascent towards the formidable presence of Mount Adams. It lies 55.0 miles south-west of Yakima, WA (from Yakima, WA: bearing 223°T), and is situated 11.5 miles east of Trout Lake. Here, the air carries the perpetually cool, damp breath of the Pacific Northwest, a scent of fir needles and moss that clings to everything. The land itself is a study in textures: the soft, yielding carpet of fallen leaves underfoot, punctuated by the rough bark of ancient cedars and the sharp, dark gleam of basaltic rock. Small streams, born from snowmelt and mountain springs, murmur through ravines, their water so clear it seems to hold the very light of the sky. The sky itself, often a muted grey or a vibrant, astonishing blue after a storm, feels vast and close simultaneously, a constant reminder of the wildness that surrounds this quiet clearing. The history of Glenwood is deeply entwined with the resources of its magnificent setting. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and the fertile soil found in pockets along the valley floor, established a life here in the late 19th century. The local economy, though now diversified, still retains echoes of its logging past, with a continued presence in forest products. More recently, the allure of the natural environment has fostered a growing tourism sector, drawing hikers, campers, and those seeking refuge in the restorative quietude. A distinctive characteristic of Glenwood is its persistent connection to the land; the rhythm of life here is dictated as much by the changing seasons as by any clock, and the deep, resonant silence of the surrounding wilderness is a palpable presence, a kind of local tradition in itself.

About This Glenwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenwood, 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 Glenwood and Klickitat County.

Detailed location data for Glenwood includes the ZIP code (99130), telephone area code (509, 360), county seat of Klickitat County (Goldendale), and school district assignment (Glenwood 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 Glenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.