Holden Washington Map

About Holden, Washington

Holden is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 60. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Holden is located at 48.1995°N, 120.7748°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98852.

Holden rests in a deep valley, a verdant slash through rugged mountains where the Chiwawa River, a ribbon of glacial melt, rushes over smooth stones. It lies 45.8 miles east-south-east of Skagit, WA (from Skagit, WA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 25.9 miles north-west of Lake Chelan. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the immense forests that climb the steep slopes, their shadowed depths a cool contrast to the sun-drenched clearings. Aspen groves, their leaves like scattered coins, shimmer on the hillsides, and in the late afternoon, the light slants through the trees, painting the forest floor in shifting patterns of gold. The river itself is a vibrant pulse, its ceaseless murmur the dominant sound, a lullaby for this secluded place. The history of Holden is inextricably linked to the earth's bounty, once a bustling mining camp that drew its lifeblood from the veins of copper and gold hidden within the surrounding peaks. Remnants of that industrious past still whisper through the valley, a quiet echo of pickaxes and hard labor. Today, the economy has found a different rhythm, leaning into the natural beauty that surrounds it, with a focus on recreation and the simple pleasures of a life lived close to the wild. Campgrounds and cabins dot the landscape, inviting visitors to share in the serene quietude and the invigorating clarity of the mountain air, a stark yet harmonious counterpoint to the raw power of the geology that shaped Holden.

About This Holden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Holden, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.199466, -120.774787. 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 Holden and Chelan County.

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