Lake Shore Washington Map
Lake Shore, Washington — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lake Shore, Clark County.
Interactive Map of Lake Shore, Washington
| City | Lake Shore |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Clark |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.690672 |
| Longitude | -122.690932 |
| Population | 6,978 |
| Density | 1559.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lake Shore, Washington
Lake Shore is a locality in Clark County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,978. The population density is 1559.0 people per km². Lake Shore is located at 45.6907°N, 122.6909°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98665.
Lake Shore unfolds along the western edge of Vancouver Lake, a place where the sky often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses, punctuated by the distant, snow-capped silhouette of Mount St. Helens. It lies 3.9 miles north-north-west of Vancouver, WA (from Vancouver, WA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west-north-west of Orchards. The land here is generally low-lying, a fertile plain that slopes gently towards the water, its character defined by the broad, calm surface of the lake and the occasional stand of cottonwood trees that catch the prevailing winds. Summer afternoons can carry a quiet hum, the murmur of lawnmowers and the distant laughter of children playing, a sound softened by the humid air that often hangs heavy with the scent of damp earth and sun-baked reeds. The light, especially as evening approaches, can cast a warm, golden glow across the wetlands, transforming the reeds into burnished copper and the water into a sheet of molten glass. The history of Lake Shore is intertwined with the agricultural heritage of the broader Clark County region, a legacy still visible in the surrounding fields that once fed a burgeoning population. While the area has seen a steady influx of residents drawn by its proximity to more urban centers, a distinct quietude persists, a reflection of its origins as a place of farming and early settlement. The local economy, while diversified now, retains a connection to the land, with some remaining agricultural operations and a strong presence of small businesses catering to the needs of its residents. Vancouver Lake itself, a significant feature of Lake Shore, offers opportunities for recreation, its shores a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching, a subtle reminder of the natural bounty that has shaped this particular corner of Washington.
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About This Lake Shore Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Shore, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Shore and Clark County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lake Shore is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lake Shore is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
