Herron Island Washington Map

About Herron Island, Washington

Herron Island is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 119. The population density is 86.0 people per km². Herron Island is located at 47.2645°N, 122.8348°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98349.

Herron Island rises from the Puget Sound as a green jewel, its western shores meeting the restless grey water with a fringe of weathered driftwood and smooth, wave-tumbled stones. It lies 4.5 miles east of Grant, WA (from Grant, WA: bearing 82°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-west of Longbranch. The interior is a tapestry of dense evergreen forest, where Douglas fir and Western red cedar reach for the sky, their dense canopies filtering the sunlight into shafts of emerald and gold. Narrow, winding roads, often little more than tracks, meander through this verdant heart, hinting at the island’s secluded character. The air itself carries the briny tang of the Sound, mingled with the damp, earthy scent of the woods, a perfume that clings to everything. Even on a bright day, a subtle coolness seems to emanate from the shaded depths of the forest, a constant reminder of the Pacific's proximity. The history of Herron Island is deeply intertwined with the ebb and flow of the Sound's maritime life, its early days marked by logging and the quiet industry of fishing. For generations, families have called this place home, their lives shaped by the rhythm of the tides and the bounty of the surrounding waters. While larger industries have largely passed it by, the island’s economy now leans towards a more intimate scale, with small businesses catering to a resident population that values its peaceful isolation. The sense of community here is palpable, forged in shared reliance and the common experience of island living, where the ferry schedule often dictates the pace of daily life. There is a quiet dignity to Herron Island, a sense of enduring simplicity that has weathered the storms and embraced the calm, a place where the natural world still holds sway.

About This Herron Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Herron Island, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.2645, -122.8348. 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 Herron Island and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Herron Island includes the ZIP code (98349), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Peninsula 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 Herron Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.