Mead Washington Map

About Mead, Washington

Mead is a locality in Spokane County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,893. The population density is 381.9 people per km². Mead is located at 47.7674°N, 117.3549°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99021.

Mead occupies a broad expanse of rolling terrain, where the Spokane River's influence is felt in the gentle contours of the land. It lies 8.2 miles north-north-east of Spokane, WA (from Spokane, WA: bearing 24°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-west of Spokane Valley. The sky here often stretches in vast, uninterrupted arcs, a canvas for the shifting moods of the Inland Northwest's climate. Fields of grain, golden under the summer sun, give way to stands of pine and fir, their deep green a constant against the paler hues of the cultivated earth. A quiet dignity imbues the landscape, a sense of enduring presence that speaks of seasons turned and lives lived in concert with the earth's rhythms. The air, particularly in the cool hush of early morning, carries the clean scent of pine needles and the distant promise of rain. The history of Mead is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Spokane Valley, a legacy evident in the patchwork of farms that still define its character. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a new beginning, laid the foundations for the community that exists today, their efforts now a subtle undercurrent to the modern pace of life. While much of the local economy has diversified, the echoes of its agricultural past remain, particularly in the produce stands that dot the roadsides during warmer months. The Spokane River, ever present, has historically served as a vital artery, shaping not only the landscape but also the very spirit of Mead.

About This Mead Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mead, 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 Mead and Spokane County.

Detailed location data for Mead includes the ZIP code (99021), telephone area code (509), county seat of Spokane County (Spokane), and school district assignment (Mead 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 Mead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.