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Nespelem Community Washington Map

Explore Nespelem Community, Washington, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Nespelem Community, Washington

How to Use This Nespelem Community, Washington Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Nespelem Community, Washington. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Washington or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Nespelem Community.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Nespelem Community
State	Washington (WA)
County	Okanogan County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	48.162461
Longitude	-119.048694
Population	283
Density	4.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	99155
Area Code	509
County Seat	Okanogan
School District	Nespelem School District

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About Nespelem Community, Washington

Nespelem Community is a locality in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 283. The population density is 4.7 people per km². Nespelem Community is located at 48.1625°N, 119.0487°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99155.

Nespelem Community defines the quiet intersection of high-desert plateau and riparian corridor, where the landscape stretches toward the horizon in shades of sage and sun-bleached gold. It lies 21.3 miles northwest of Clark, WA (from Clark, WA: bearing 321°T), and is situated 35.0 miles northwest of Lincoln. The Nespelem River carves a deliberate path through the basin, its waters providing a cool, rhythmic contrast to the dry, expansive plains that characterize the region. To the west, the distant peaks of the Cascade Range shimmer as a pale, jagged silhouette against the sky, grounding the vast openness of the terrain. Nearby, the dramatic, steep-walled topography of Kroll Canyon reveals the raw geological history of the earth, while the stillness of Owhi Lake offers a secluded mirror for the shifting clouds. Even at the height of summer, the air retains a crisp, thin clarity, carrying the scent of dry earth and sun-warmed grasses across the rugged expanse.

Nespelem Community serves as a vital administrative and cultural center for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, carrying a profound weight of history that informs the present day. The local economy remains deeply tied to the stewardship of the surrounding land and the management of tribal resources, with the proximity of Rufus Woods Lake providing a significant space for recreation and natural preservation. Daily life moves with a deliberate, steady pace, reflecting a resilience that has matured over generations of occupation and governance. Traditional practices continue to interweave with contemporary life, maintaining a distinct character that feels both ancient and enduring. As the light fades over the plateau, the long shadows of the evening emphasize the quiet endurance of this place, where the simple architecture of the buildings stands in modest harmony with the immense, unyielding horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rufus Woods Lake (Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 190° S
Crown Point Vista (Viewpoint) — 13.5 mi, 168° S
3rd Powerhouse (Attraction) — 14.7 mi, 169° S
Franklin D Roosevelt (Public Artwork) — 14.7 mi, 169° S
Banks Lake (Resource Management Area) — 14.9 mi, 182° S
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 15.0 mi, 169° S · 60k acres
Steamboat Rock (State Park) — 16.5 mi, 182° S
Okanogan National Forest (National Forest) — 22.1 mi, 360° N · 1.5M acres
Colville National Forest (National Forest) — 23.5 mi, 020° N · 957k acres
Canamera Milling And Smelting Processing Plant (Historic Ruins) — 26.0 mi, 314° NW
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 26.8 mi, 014° N · 1,009 acres
Bridgeport (State Park) — 27.3 mi, 249° W
Veterans Memorial Garden (Monument) — 27.4 mi, 309° NW
Omak Theater (Cinema) — 28.0 mi, 308° NW
WA State Historical Marker #28 - Fort Okanogan (Monument) — 31.3 mi, 263° W
The Chillowist Trail Historic Marker (Monument) — 32.4 mi, 283° W
Salmon Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 37.5 mi, 307° NW · 2,743 acres
The China Ditch Historical Marker (Historic Ruins) — 40.0 mi, 258° W
Water Wars (Attraction) — 42.6 mi, 202° S
Lake Chelan Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 50.0 mi, 244° SW
Chelan Parasail (Attraction) — 50.9 mi, 244° SW
Jet Skis Galore (Attraction) — 50.9 mi, 244° SW
Methow Valley Interpretive Center (Museum) — 51.2 mi, 286° W
Nature's Window Museum of Wildlife (Museum) — 55.8 mi, 244° SW
The Mind Buffet (Arts Centre) — 56.6 mi, 293° NW
Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 57.5 mi, 276° W · 153k acres
Nifty Theatre (Cinema) — 59.2 mi, 233° SW
Douglas County Historical Museum (Museum) — 59.4 mi, 233° SW
Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 59.4 mi, 072° E · 147k acres
Pasayten Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 63.2 mi, 323° NW · 531k acres

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