Explore Lake Shore, Washington, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Lake Shore |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Clark County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.690672 |
| Longitude | -122.690932 |
| Population | 7,056 |
| Density | 1666.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 98665 |
| Area Code | 360 |
| County Seat | Vancouver |
| School District | Vancouver Public Schools |
Lake Shore occupies a quiet expanse of land where the moisture of the Pacific air settles into the soil like a heavy, grey blanket. It lies 1.5 miles south-southeast of Felida, WA (from Felida, WA: bearing 149°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north-northwest of Vancouver. The landscape unfolds in a series of subtle shifts, drawing the eye toward the horizon where the Cascade Range remains a distant, jagged silhouette against the sky. To the west, the proximity to the coast invites a maritime quality to the atmosphere, while the proximity to Vancouver Lake provides a central point for the local water table. The gentle terrain is carved by the presence of Cougar Canyon Creek, which threads its way through the landscape toward the deeper Cougar Canyon. Residents often find themselves looking toward the water, sensing the pull of Hayden Bay just six miles away, where the pulse of the tide influences the rhythm of the day.
Lake Shore emerged from a landscape once defined by agricultural ambition and the steady labor of those who cleared the timber to make room for settlement. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on the land to a modern structure that favors suburban commerce and regional service industries. Small businesses and professional services form the backbone of the economy, keeping the pace of commerce steady and predictable throughout the seasons. The history of the area remains quiet, marked by the persistent efforts of families who built their lives within the shadow of the great evergreen forests. Even as the modern world encroaches with new development, the underlying industrious spirit of the pioneers remains a quiet influence on the way the local economy functions today.
Lake Shore maintains a character defined by its dedication to public space, exemplified by the presence of Jack Z. Fazio Park, which serves as a vital green lung for the neighborhood. On clear days, the sight of Caterpillar Island, resting in the distance, reminds those who live here of the vast, interconnected waterways that define the regional geography. Cultural life here is understated, favoring community gatherings and the simple pleasure of an afternoon spent outdoors rather than the clamor of large-scale events. While no singular, world-famous figure calls these streets home, the people who reside here contribute to a collective identity rooted in the quietude of the Pacific Northwest. Life in Lake Shore moves with a deliberate, unassuming grace, mirroring the slow, steady flow of the water that shapes the surrounding basin.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Shore, Washington. Coordinates: 45.690672, -122.690932. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Lake Shore includes the ZIP code (98665), telephone area code (360), county seat of Clark County (Vancouver), and school district assignment (Vancouver Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |