Harstine Island Washington Map

About Harstine Island, Washington

Harstine Island is a locality in Mason County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Harstine Island is located at 47.2303°N, 122.8836°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98584.

Harstine Island is a place where the Salish Sea whispers secrets to the dense evergreen forests. It lies 2.7 miles south-east of Grant, WA (from Grant, WA: bearing 129°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west-north-west of Longbranch. Its shores are a mosaic of smooth, wave-worn stones and the occasional stretch of soft, damp sand, giving way to steep banks cloaked in moss-draped firs and cedars. The air here carries the bracing scent of salt and pine, mingling with the damp earth after a soft Pacific Northwest rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, filters down in ethereal shafts, illuminating the vibrant green undergrowth and the quiet stillness of the inland trails. Deer often emerge from the shadows, their movements fluid and unhurried, a testament to the island's enduring wildness. The history of Harstine Island is interwoven with the rhythms of the tides and the logging industry that once defined its economic pulse. For generations, the island's rich timber resources provided a livelihood, the echoes of chainsaws now a fading memory replaced by the gentle lapping of water against the shore. Today, a quieter economy has taken root, with many residents commuting to the mainland or finding work in local aquaculture and tourism. The island’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past is present in the weathered barns and the enduring connection to the natural world, a stark beauty that invites contemplation.

About This Harstine Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Harstine Island, 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 Harstine Island and Mason County.

Detailed location data for Harstine Island includes the ZIP code (98584), telephone area code (425), county seat of Mason County (Shelton), and school district assignment. 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 Harstine Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.