Loon Lake Washington Map

About Loon Lake, Washington

Loon Lake is a locality in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 906. The population density is 109.7 people per km². Loon Lake is located at 48.0616°N, 117.6327°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99148.

Loon Lake rests in a broad, shallow basin, its waters reflecting the immense sky of northeastern Washington. It lies 29.4 miles north-north-west of Spokane, WA (from Spokane, WA: bearing 341°T), and is situated 17.3 miles north of Suncrest. The landscape here is a gentle sweep of rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens and browns of ponderosa pine and sparse bunchgrass, a terrain that feels ancient and weathered under the sun. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, resinous scent, a subtle perfume of the surrounding forest. Shorelines are a mix of sandy stretches and rocky outcrops, where the water laps with a soft, persistent murmur, the sound a constant companion. The character of Loon Lake is one of quiet endurance, a place that has seen seasons turn and years pass with little fanfare. This place, Loon Lake, has long been a point of sustenance, its fertile soil and ample water drawing human settlement for generations. Before the advent of modern agriculture, it was a place where the land yielded its bounty to those who understood its rhythms, a legacy hinted at in the subtle terracing of some older fields. Today, the local economy still leans on the land, with cattle ranching and hay production forming the backbone, their presence marked by weathered barns and fences stretching across the open country. The lake itself, however, has become a significant draw, its clear waters and accessible shores attracting summer visitors who come for boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of a lakeside afternoon. This influx of seasonal life brings a temporary vibrancy, a different tempo to the usual quietude, before the land settles back into its own patient, enduring rhythm.

About This Loon Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Loon Lake, 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 Loon Lake and Stevens County.

Detailed location data for Loon Lake includes the ZIP code (99148), telephone area code (509), county seat of Stevens County (Colville), and school district assignment (Loon Lake 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 Loon Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.