Mattawa Washington Map

About Mattawa, Washington

Mattawa is a locality in Grant County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,616. The population density is 1370.0 people per km². Mattawa is located at 46.7379°N, 119.9028°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99349.

Mattawa rests where the sagebrush country begins to truly unfurl, a place where the sun’s dominion feels absolute. It lies 22.5 miles west-north-west of Pierce, WA (from Pierce, WA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north of Desert Aire. The land rolls, not with the soft swell of distant hills, but with the starker, more deliberate contours of ancient riverbeds and wind-scoured plains, all under a sky that stretches with an almost aching immensity. Dry grasses, the colour of old parchment, whisper secrets to the persistent breeze that sweeps across the high desert, carrying the faint, earthy scent of sun-baked earth and distant, irrigated fields. The light here possesses a particular clarity, especially as the day wanes, turning the tawny landscape into a canvas of muted golds and deepening shadows, a silent, grand theatre for the closing act of daylight. Even in the stillness, there is a subtle energy, a resilience in the sparse vegetation that clings to the arid soil, hinting at life's tenacious hold. The history of Mattawa is deeply entwined with the mighty Columbia River, a lifeblood that carved this land and continues to sustain its present. For generations, this waterway served as a vital artery, first for native peoples, and later for settlers drawn to the promise of fertile land made possible by ambitious irrigation projects. Today, the economy of Mattawa thrives on this agricultural bounty, a testament to human ingenuity transforming the desert into a productive landscape. Rows of vibrant crops, a striking emerald against the ochre earth, stretch towards the horizon, a modern echo of the region’s enduring connection to water and soil. The steady hum of agricultural machinery is the town’s diurnal rhythm, a constant reminder of the hard work and dedication that nourishes this corner of Grant County, a place that has learned to bloom where it was once thought only the hardy could survive.

About This Mattawa Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mattawa, 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 Mattawa and Grant County.

Detailed location data for Mattawa includes the ZIP code (99349), telephone area code (509), county seat of Grant County (Ephrata), and school district assignment (Wahluke 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 Mattawa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.