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About Mineral, Washington

Mineral is a locality in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 7. The population density is 26.7 people per km². Mineral is located at 46.7171°N, 122.1809°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98355.

Mineral rests in a cradle of verdant hills, where the sky often wears a soft, diffused light, a gentle watercolor wash across the Pacific Northwest's ever-present green. It lies 14.7 miles east-north-east of Lewis, WA (from Lewis, WA: bearing 63°T), and is situated 11.1 miles south-south-east of Eatonville. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the surrounding forests, a constant reminder of the dense woods that press in, their shadows stretching long and cool across the landscape as the day wanes. Broad-leafed maples and towering firs, ancient sentinels of this quiet place, form a natural amphitheater around the small settlement, their branches laced with moss that drips with the frequent, soft rain. The nearby waters, cool and clear, murmur a constant, low song, reflecting the somber, majestic peaks that frame the horizon, their summits frequently veiled in mist, lending an air of enduring mystery to the scene. The history of Mineral is deeply entwined with the earth it inhabits, a narrative of extraction and resilience. Once, the rich veins of coal beneath its soil fueled industries far beyond its borders, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of ore carts echoing through the valleys. This legacy of hard labor and subterranean endeavor is still palpable, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. Today, while the mines have largely fallen silent, their stories persist in the weathered facades of older buildings and the collective memory of its people, who have learned to draw sustenance and character from the land in new ways. The local economy, once dominated by the deep shafts, now finds its footing in the surrounding natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility of the lakes and the rugged allure of the nearby mountains, a testament to Mineral's enduring spirit and its capacity for reinvention.

About This Mineral Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mineral, 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 Mineral and Lewis County.

Detailed location data for Mineral includes the ZIP code (98355), telephone area code (425), county seat of Lewis County (Chehalis), and school district assignment (Morton 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 Mineral is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.