Gorst Washington Map

About Gorst, Washington

Gorst is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 550. The population density is 246.1 people per km². Gorst is located at 47.5254°N, 122.7049°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98312.

Gorst sits at the confluence of Kitsap Creek and the Hood Canal, a place where the damp, evergreen air carries the tang of salt and the murmur of water. It lies 4.4 miles south-west of Bremerton, WA (from Bremerton, WA: bearing 229°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-south-west of Kitsap. Low-slung buildings huddle against the encroaching forest, their weathered facades hinting at a long acquaintance with the Pacific Northwest’s persistent drizzle. The land here is a study in muted greens and greys, with the dark, slick bark of Douglas fir and cedar dominating the steep slopes that rise abruptly from the water’s edge. Sunlight, when it breaks through, is a shy visitor, casting a soft, diffused glow that softens the sharp lines of the landscape and lends a quiet beauty to the moss-covered rocks and the tangled undergrowth. The history of Gorst is intimately tied to the logging and maritime industries that once pulsed through this region. For generations, timber was felled from the surrounding hills, its journey downstream to be milled or shipped out often beginning on these very waterways. The Hood Canal, a long, finger-like inlet of Puget Sound, has always been the lifeblood of the area, providing passage for boats and sustenance from its cool, clear depths. While the grand scale of logging has receded, a hardy spirit of self-reliance persists, evident in the small businesses that cater to local needs and the quiet pride of those who call Gorst home, their lives marked by the steady rhythm of the tides and the changing seasons.

About This Gorst Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gorst, 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 Gorst and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Gorst includes the ZIP code (98312), telephone area code (425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), and school district assignment (South Kitsap 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 Gorst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.