Machias Washington Map
Machias, Washington — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Machias, Snohomish County.
Interactive Map of Machias, Washington
| City | Machias |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Snohomish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 47.981487 |
| Longitude | -122.045963 |
| Population | 1,276 |
| Density | 173.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Machias, Washington
Machias is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,276. The population density is 173.4 people per km². Machias is located at 47.9815°N, 122.0460°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98258.
Machias lies cradled by the gentle, rolling hills of Snohomish County, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of damp earth and evergreen needles. It lies 2.5 miles south-south-east of Lake Stevens, WA (from Lake Stevens, WA: bearing 161°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-east of Marysville. The landscape here is a verdant tapestry, a mosaic of dense forests punctuated by open meadows and the meandering silver ribbon of the Pilchuck River. Sunlight, when it breaks through the perpetual soft grey of the Western Washington sky, falls in diffuse shafts, illuminating the rich, dark soil and the glistening leaves of alder and maple trees. The quietude of Machias is profound, broken only by the distant murmur of traffic from the busier arteries beyond, or the occasional call of a hawk circling lazily overhead. It is a landscape that feels both ancient and perpetually refreshed, where the very texture of the land invites a slower, more deliberate pace of life. The history of Machias is deeply intertwined with the bounty of its natural surroundings. Once a vital hub for logging, the echoes of that industry can still be felt in the weathered barns and remnants of old mills that dot the countryside, their timbers whispering tales of a bygone era. Today, the local economy has shifted, leaning more towards agriculture and small businesses that cater to the immediate needs of its residents. The fertile land still yields its harvest, with farms producing a variety of crops, and the Pilchuck River, though no longer a highway for timber, remains a source of quiet beauty and recreational pursuits. Machias retains a distinct character, a blend of rural simplicity and a subtle, enduring connection to the land that has shaped its past and continues to define its present.
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About This Machias Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Machias, 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 Machias and Snohomish County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Machias is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Machias is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
