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About Lewis, Washington

Lewis is a locality in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 80,900. The population density is 38.0 people per km². Lewis is located at 46.6195°N, 122.4555°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98531.

Lewis lies within a verdant embrace, where the land slopes gently towards the restless waters of the Pacific. It lies 21.5 miles east-north-east of Cowlitz, WA (from Cowlitz, WA: bearing 59°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-north-west of Morton. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant whisper of the immense ocean that lies just beyond the coastal range. Douglas firs and western hemlocks, their dark green needles sharp against the often-grey sky, form a dense, quiet backdrop to the scattered homes and businesses. Rain, a frequent visitor, slicks the asphalt and awakens the rich, loamy scent of the damp earth, a perfume that clings to the very soul of this place. The terrain, a mosaic of soft hollows and steeper inclines, suggests a land shaped by ancient forces, a quiet power that hums beneath the surface. The history of Lewis is a narrative woven with threads of logging and fishing, industries that once defined its rugged existence. The echoes of sawmills, their rhythmic clang a distant memory, still seem to linger in the quiet air, a testament to the hard work and resilience of its early settlers. Today, while the roar of the logging trucks has softened, the connection to the natural world remains palpable. The local economy, though diversified, still draws strength from the bounty of the surrounding forests and the ever-present sea. Small businesses, many with weathered signs and stories etched into their very beams, contribute to the unhurried rhythm of life in Lewis, a pace set by the tides and the changing seasons rather than the ticking of a clock.

About This Lewis Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lewis, 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 Lewis and Lewis County.

Detailed location data for Lewis includes the ZIP code (98533), telephone area code (425), county seat of Lewis County (Chehalis), and school district assignment. 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 Lewis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.