Marcus Washington Map

About Marcus, Washington

Marcus is a locality in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 242. The population density is 173.2 people per km². Marcus is located at 48.6632°N, 118.0683°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99141.

Marcus sprawls across a wide, sun-drenched plateau, a place where the earth seems to hold its breath under an immense sky. It lies 58.4 miles north-north-east of Clark, WA (from Clark, WA: bearing 29°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north of Kettle Falls. The land here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, rolling away in broad, sweeping contours towards distant, hazy mountains that form the horizon's soft, blue edge. Sagebrush, tenacious and fragrant, carpets the gentler slopes, interspersed with hardy grasses that whisper and sway in the ever-present breeze, a constant, low murmur that seems to carry the very essence of this open country. The air itself possesses a certain clarity, especially in the long, golden hours of late afternoon, when the light slants low, painting the landscape with a profound stillness that invites contemplation. The history of Marcus is deeply entwined with the Columbia River, a powerful artery that shaped its early days as a vital ferry crossing and a hub for loggers and miners drawn by the region’s resources. Though the grander days of steamships have faded, the river’s influence remains, a cool, blue ribbon visible in the distance, hinting at the abundant fishing and recreational pursuits that still draw visitors. The economy of Marcus, while no longer dominated by the timber and mining booms of yesteryear, retains a connection to the land, with agriculture and a burgeoning tourism sector now shaping its character. The quiet pace of life here is not one of stagnation, but rather a deliberate unfolding, where the changing seasons dictate the rhythm of days, and neighbors still recognize the familiar rumble of each other's trucks approaching.

About This Marcus Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Marcus includes the ZIP code (99151), telephone area code (509), county seat of Stevens County (Colville), and school district assignment (Kettle Falls 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 Marcus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.