Kalama Washington Map

About Kalama, Washington

Kalama is a locality in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,050. The population density is 321.1 people per km². Kalama is located at 46.0084°N, 122.8446°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98625.

Kalama rests on the western bank of the Columbia River, a place where the broad, grey waters meet the fertile lowland plains that rise gently towards the forested hills. It lies 10.0 miles south-south-east of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 153°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-west of Woodland. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the estuary, mingling with the sweet, damp scent of Douglas fir and cedar that cloaks the slopes. The landscape is a study in muted greens and blues, the deep, somber tones of the ancient trees giving way to the softer, more yielding hues of pastureland and the ever-present shimmer of the river’s surface. Even on a clear day, a certain atmospheric softness seems to diffuse the sunlight, lending a quiet dignity to the fields and the scattered farmsteads that dot the horizon. This is a place shaped by water and by the timber that once blanketed its hills. Kalama’s history is deeply entwined with the logging and shipping industries that once thrived along the Columbia, its docks once bustling with the transport of felled giants. Though the sawmills have largely quieted, the legacy of that industrious past lingers in the sturdy, practical character of its residents and the enduring presence of the river as a vital artery. Today, a different kind of commerce flows through Kalama, with its port facilities playing a crucial role in regional trade, a modern echo of the steamships and barges that once plied these same waters. The aroma of ripening berries from the surrounding farms often drifts into town during the summer months, a sweet counterpoint to the more industrial scents, hinting at the agricultural richness that continues to sustain this part of the valley.

About This Kalama Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kalama, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.008447, -122.844551. 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 Kalama and Cowlitz County.

Detailed location data for Kalama includes the ZIP code (98625), telephone area code (360), county seat of Cowlitz County (Kelso), and school district assignment (Kalama 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 Kalama is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.