Graham Washington Map

About Graham, Washington

Graham is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 35,079. The population density is 317.4 people per km². Graham is located at 47.0529°N, 122.2943°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98338.

Graham sits where the rolling hills begin their gentle ascent towards the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains. It lies 4.3 miles south-east of Frederickson, WA (from Frederickson, WA: bearing 135°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south of South Hill. The land here is a rich tapestry of evergreen forests, interspersed with meadows that, in the spring, burst with the vibrant hues of wildflowers, a stark contrast to the muted greens and browns of the surrounding Douglas fir and western hemlock. The air, especially after a soft rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. During the twilight hours, the sky over Graham often glows with an ethereal, pearlescent light, bathing the landscape in a soft, almost melancholic beauty. The economic pulse of Graham has long been tied to the land, its fertile soil supporting a history of agricultural pursuits, from dairy farms to berry orchards, with apples now a significant crop. More recently, the proximity to the growing urban centers to the north has seen Graham evolve, with a burgeoning population drawn to its quieter pace of life and access to outdoor recreation. Nearby Mount Rainier National Park, a majestic crown jewel of the region, provides a constant draw for tourists and a backdrop that shapes the very character of this Pierce County locale. The legacy of logging also echoes in the landscape, with evidence of past industry visible in the occasional clearing and the enduring presence of sawmills, though the focus has increasingly shifted towards service industries and the daily commute of its residents.

About This Graham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Graham, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.052879, -122.294284. 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 Graham and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Graham includes the ZIP code (98338), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Bethel 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 Graham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.