Mazama Washington Map

About Mazama, Washington

Mazama is a locality in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 240. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Mazama is located at 48.5921°N, 120.4040°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98833.

Mazama rests at the mouth of a canyon, a place where the Methow River has patiently sculpted its way through the Okanogan highlands, leaving behind a broad, sun-drenched valley floor. It lies 61.0 miles east-north-east of Skagit, WA (from Skagit, WA: bearing 79°T), and is situated 20.4 miles north-west of Twisp. Here, the air often carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and the dry, mineral tang of sun-baked earth, a constant reminder of the semi-arid climate that reigns over this corner of Washington. The landscape is a study in contrasts: rugged, timbered mountains rise steeply on either side, their peaks often dusted with snow even into early summer, while the valley itself unfolds in wide sweeps of sagebrush, wild grasses, and scattered ponderosa pines. It's a place where the vastness of the sky feels palpable, especially in the early morning or late afternoon when the light slants low, painting the distant ridges in hues of ochre and rose. The history of Mazama is deeply entwined with the natural resources and the spirit of independent enterprise that has long characterized the Methow Valley. Once traversed by Native American tribes who understood the rhythms of the land, it later drew prospectors and homesteaders seeking a life shaped by the soil and the seasons. The local economy, while still honoring its agricultural roots with ranches and farms that dot the landscape, has increasingly found its pulse in the outdoor recreation that draws visitors from afar. Skiing, hiking, fishing, and a burgeoning arts scene have given Mazama a distinctive character, a blend of hardscrabble resilience and an appreciation for the wild beauty that surrounds it. The echoes of a simpler time are still felt in the quiet hum of daily life, a pace set not by clocks, but by the changing light and the ever-present, gentle murmur of the river.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mazama, 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 Mazama and Okanogan County.

Detailed location data for Mazama includes the ZIP code (98862), telephone area code (509), county seat of Okanogan County (Okanogan), 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 Mazama is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.