Leavenworth Washington Map

About Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,569. The population density is 711.0 people per km². Leavenworth is located at 47.5962°N, 120.6615°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98826.

Leavenworth rises from a verdant valley floor, a place where the Cascade Mountains gather their formidable slopes in a dramatic embrace. It lies 20.3 miles north-west of Wenatchee, WA (from Wenatchee, WA: bearing 306°T), and is situated 3.2 miles west-north-west of Peshastin. Jagged peaks, cloaked in evergreen forests that climb towards the heavens, punctuate the horizon, their snow-capped crowns often catching the sharp, clear light of day. The Wenatchee River, a ribbon of glacial meltwater, threads its way through the valley, its cool, clear currents a constant murmur against the stony banks. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a bracing perfume that fills the lungs, and in the late afternoon, the sun bleeds a warm, honeyed light across the western faces of the mountains, painting them in hues of ochre and rose. The story of Leavenworth is deeply entwined with the rugged landscape it inhabits, a history shaped by logging and the ever-present call of the wild. For generations, the scent of sawdust and the rhythmic thud of axes echoed through these woods, the primary engine of Leavenworth’s early prosperity. Now, however, a different kind of magic has taken root. The town has transformed itself, embracing a Bavarian theme that imbues its streets with a playful, storybook charm, attracting visitors drawn by its unique identity. This shift has revitalized the local economy, with craft breweries and charming shops now lining the avenues, offering a lively counterpoint to the quiet grandeur of the surrounding wilderness. The echo of the river, once a sole soundtrack, now mingles with the cheerful sounds of music and conversation, a testament to Leavenworth's enduring spirit of reinvention.

About This Leavenworth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Leavenworth, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.596233, -120.661476. 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 Leavenworth and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Leavenworth includes the ZIP code (98826), telephone area code (509), county seat of Chelan County (Wenatchee), and school district assignment (Cascade 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 Leavenworth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.