Nordland Washington Map

About Nordland, Washington

Nordland is a locality in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Nordland is located at 48.0509°N, 122.6910°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98358.

Nordland rests on the eastern shore of Marrowstone Island, a place where the Salish Sea’s cool, salt-tinged breath is a constant companion. It lies 11.4 miles south-south-west of Island, WA (from Island, WA: bearing 207°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-east of Port Townsend. The land here is a gentle, rolling terrain, softened by the persistent Pacific Northwest moisture that encourages a verdant, almost lush, growth. Douglas firs and Western red cedars, their trunks often cloaked in moss, form a dense, protective canopy, their branches reaching skyward in a silent, slow-motion embrace. The narrow lanes that wind through Nordland are often bordered by ferns unfurling their delicate fronds and the occasional wild rhododendron, its waxy leaves a deep, glossy green. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of damp earth and pine needles, a quiet perfume that speaks of the wildness held at bay by scattered homes and weathered fences. The history of Nordland is intrinsically tied to the water that surrounds it, a vital artery for early settlers and the timber industry that once dominated the region. Marrowstone Island itself, a geological remnant of glacial activity, has long been a strategic point, and echoes of its past can be found in the weathered pilings and forgotten boat launches that dot the shoreline. The local economy now leans more towards the quiet hum of small businesses catering to a resident population and the occasional visitor drawn by the area's natural beauty. The distinctive character of Nordland is one of self-reliance and a deep appreciation for the surrounding environment, a place where the pace of life is measured by the ebb and flow of the tides and the changing patterns of light filtering through the ancient trees.

About This Nordland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nordland, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.050926, -122.690996. 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 Nordland and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Nordland includes the ZIP code (98358), telephone area code (425), county seat of Jefferson County (Port Townsend), 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 Nordland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.