Lopez Island Washington Map

About Lopez Island, Washington

Lopez Island is a locality in San Juan County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,760. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Lopez Island is located at 48.4860°N, 122.9010°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98261.

Lopez Island exhales a gentle, rolling breath across the Salish Sea, its landscape a soft mosaic of verdant pastures and dense evergreen forests. It lies 24.8 miles north-west of Island, WA (from Island, WA: bearing 324°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-south-east of San Juan. The terrain, a pleasingly rounded topography, rises and falls like the quiet swell of a calm ocean, offering glimpses of the surrounding islands and the distant Olympic Mountains through breaks in the coastal firs. Along its western edge, the land tumbles down to a shoreline fringed with smooth, sea-worn stones and scattered driftwood, where the air carries the faint, briny tang of saltwater and the distant cry of gulls. Inland, old farmsteads, their weathered barns standing stoic against the elements, dot the fields, hinting at a slower, more deliberate way of life, where the days are measured by the slant of the sun and the predictable rhythm of the tides. The history of Lopez Island is written in its quiet endurance, a story of early homesteaders who found solace and sustenance on its fertile ground, their legacy now woven into the very fabric of its agricultural character. While no grand universities or bustling industries define its present, the island’s economy thrives on a foundation of local craftsmanship, small-scale farming, and a burgeoning tourism drawn to its unpretentious charm and natural beauty. Visitors often seek out the island’s network of quiet roads, perfect for cycling, or explore the secluded coves and beaches, where the water, even on a summer day, retains a bracing chill. The spirit of Lopez Island, unburdened by the clamor of the mainland, fosters a sense of community that feels both deeply rooted and welcoming, a place where the simple act of watching the sunset paint the western sky in hues of rose and lavender can feel like a profound experience.

About This Lopez Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lopez Island, 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 Lopez Island and San Juan County.

Detailed location data for Lopez Island includes the ZIP code (98261), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of San Juan County (Friday Harbor), 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 Lopez Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.