Marietta-Alderwood Washington Map
Marietta-Alderwood, 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 Marietta-Alderwood, Whatcom County.
Interactive Map of Marietta-Alderwood, Washington
| City | Marietta-Alderwood |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Whatcom |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 48.768738 |
| Longitude | -122.520336 |
| Population | 3,754 |
| Density | 236.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Marietta-Alderwood, Washington
Marietta-Alderwood is a locality in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,754. The population density is 236.9 people per km². Marietta-Alderwood is located at 48.7687°N, 122.5203°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98225.
Marietta-Alderwood rests on the edge of Puget Sound, a landscape shaped by the steady hand of the sea and the gentle rise of the land towards the foothills. It lies 1.6 miles west-north-west of Bellingham, WA (from Bellingham, WA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south-south-east of Ferndale. Here, the air carries the briny tang of salt and pine, a constant reminder of the proximity to waterways that have long dictated the lives of those who call this place home. The terrain itself is a subtle interplay of flatlands near the shore and a more rolling topography as one moves inland, where dense evergreen forests begin their slow climb. Even in the midday sun, there's a soft, diffused quality to the light, filtering through the ancient firs and cedars, lending a sense of quietude to the natural surroundings. The history of Marietta-Alderwood is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its coastal environment and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. Logging and fishing were the lifeblood of the early economy, their echoes still present in the weathered docks and the occasional smell of woodsmoke that drifts through the neighborhoods. While the larger industries may have shifted, a resilient local economy persists, with a vibrant mix of small businesses catering to residents and the steady trickle of visitors drawn to the natural beauty. The area retains a distinct character, a blend of the practical and the picturesque, where the everyday rhythm of life unfolds against a backdrop of evergreen forests and the ever-present murmur of the Sound.
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About This Marietta-Alderwood Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Marietta-Alderwood, 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 Marietta-Alderwood and Whatcom County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Marietta-Alderwood 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 Marietta-Alderwood 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. |
