Newman Lake Washington Map

About Newman Lake, Washington

Newman Lake is a locality in Spokane County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 220.0 people per km². Newman Lake is located at 47.7768°N, 117.0949°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99025.

Newman Lake unfolds as a broad, placid expanse of water, reflecting the vast, often cerulean sky of Eastern Washington. It lies 7.8 miles west-north-west of Post Falls, ID (from Post Falls, ID: bearing 301°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-east of Spokane Valley. Rolling hills, their slopes softened by a verdant cloak of grasses and scattered pines, embrace the lake's circumference, their contours hinting at the underlying basaltic bones of the Palouse region. The air here carries a distinct clarity, a crispness born of inland elevation and wide-open spaces, and in the late afternoon, the sun bleeds a warm, honeyed light across the water, transforming the ordinary into something akin to a benediction. The landscape feels both ancient and approachable, a place where the earth’s slow, deliberate processes are laid bare, punctuated by the occasional glint of sunlight off a distant farmhouse roof. The history of Newman Lake is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a legacy of wheat fields and hardy homesteaders who sought sustenance from this fertile land. Though the economy has diversified, a deep connection to the earth persists, with surrounding farms still contributing to the region's character, their harvests a testament to generations of cultivation. The lake itself, a focal point for recreation, draws visitors seeking the quietude of its shores and the gentle pull of its waters, offering a respite from the more hurried pace of Spokane, a short drive away. Here, the rhythm of life is measured by the changing seasons and the slow, steady flow of the days, a palpable sense of continuity pervading the very atmosphere of Newman Lake.

About This Newman Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newman Lake, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.776843, -117.094927. 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 Newman Lake and Spokane County.

Detailed location data for Newman Lake includes the ZIP code (99025), telephone area code (509), county seat of Spokane County (Spokane), 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 Newman Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.