Lexington Washington Map

About Lexington, Washington

Lexington is a locality in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,413. The population density is 1296.2 people per km². Lexington is located at 46.1873°N, 122.9054°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98626.

Lexington rests in a broad, fertile valley where the Cowlitz River, a sinuous grey ribbon, meanders through the landscape. It lies 3.7 miles north-north-east of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 25°T), and is situated 2.8 miles north of Kelso. Rolling hills, softened by a perennial green cloak of Douglas fir and alder, rise gently on either side, their slopes often kissed by a fine mist that clings to the air like a whispered secret. The sky here can shift with startling speed, from a bright, crisp blue to a brooding, pewter grey, reflecting the often-damp embrace of the Pacific Northwest climate. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, pine needles, and the distant, subtle tang of the river. The land feels solid, grounded, a place where roots run deep into the rich, dark earth. This quiet corner of Cowlitz County was once a hub for logging, the great trees felled and floated down the Cowlitz to mills further afield, a history still faintly visible in the weathered barns and occasional abandoned skid roads that scar the hillsides. The economy today is a quieter affair, centered on agriculture and small businesses that serve the surrounding farms and the steady flow of residents. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling tourist attractions, but a genuine sense of place that has been shaped by the river's steady presence and the enduring spirit of the people who call Lexington home. The rhythm of life is unhurried, dictated more by the seasons and the needs of the land than by the clamor of the outside world.

About This Lexington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lexington, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.187334, -122.90539. 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 Lexington and Cowlitz County.

Detailed location data for Lexington includes the ZIP code (98626), telephone area code (360), county seat of Cowlitz County (Kelso), and school district assignment (Kelso 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 Lexington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.