Lake Goodwin Washington Map

About Lake Goodwin, Washington

Lake Goodwin is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,536. The population density is 390.5 people per km². Lake Goodwin is located at 48.1390°N, 122.2796°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98223.

Lake Goodwin rests in a shallow basin, its waters reflecting the broad, often grey skies of Snohomish County. It lies 7.7 miles north-west of Marysville, WA (from Marysville, WA: bearing 322°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-south-west of Arlington. The shoreline is a ragged fringe of Douglas fir and alder, their roots grasping at the loamy earth, occasionally giving way to sun-drenched clearings where the land slopes more gently toward the water's edge. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the sharp, resinous perfume of conifers, a scent that clings to the skin and the fabric of one's clothing. Across the wider expanses of the lake, the surface can be a steely mirror, or it can churn with a restless energy, stirred by the persistent winds that sweep down from the northern hills. The history of Lake Goodwin is deeply entwined with the logging that once defined this region, the great trees felled to build and fuel distant cities. Though the era of widespread logging has largely passed, remnants of that industrious past can still be glimpsed in the occasional weathered stump or the faint, overgrown tracks that lead into the denser woods. Today, the local economy finds a gentler footing in recreation and the quiet cultivation of the land, with small farms dotting the surrounding countryside, their fields yielding berries and seasonal produce. The lake itself remains a draw, its quietude offering a balm to those seeking respite from the clamor of more populous centers, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.

About This Lake Goodwin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Goodwin, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.138987, -122.27959. 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 Lake Goodwin and Snohomish County.

Detailed location data for Lake Goodwin includes the ZIP code (98292), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Snohomish County (Everett), and school district assignment (Lakewood 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 Lake Goodwin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.