Granite Falls Washington Map

About Granite Falls, Washington

Granite Falls is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. Granite Falls is located at 47.8901°N, 120.2137°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98252.

Granite Falls, a place where the Skykomish River's restless energy meets the steadfast presence of the Cascade foothills, unfolds with a rugged beauty. It lies 21.0 miles north-north-west of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 332°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west-north-west of Chelan. The landscape here is a symphony of verdant slopes, often dusted with the soft grey of weathered rock, and the deep, cool greens of coniferous forests that climb towards the sky. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, casts a dappled, almost reverent light upon the forest floor, hinting at the ancient quietude of this terrain. The air itself carries the clean, crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in at the edges of human habitation. The very character of Granite Falls seems to be etched in the strong lines of the mountains and the persistent flow of the water, a testament to nature's enduring artistry. The history of Granite Falls is intimately tied to the very elements that define its setting, particularly the rich mineral veins that once drew prospectors and miners to its rugged embrace. Though the boom times of extraction have largely receded, the legacy of that industrious past lingers, subtly shaping the local economy and the resilience of its people. Today, the town finds its pulse in the surrounding natural resources, with forestry and outdoor recreation forming its contemporary backbone. The Skykomish River, a vital artery, continues to be a source of both livelihood and leisure, its banks a popular spot for those seeking solace or adventure. Granite Falls, with its deep roots in the earth and its forward-looking spirit, embodies a distinct corner of the Pacific Northwest, a place where the wild and the human coexist in a quiet, enduring harmony.

About This Granite Falls Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Granite Falls, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.890134, -120.213692. 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 Granite Falls and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Granite Falls includes the ZIP code (98816), telephone area code (509, 206, 253), county seat of Chelan County (Wenatchee), and school district assignment (Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.