Oakesdale Washington Map

About Oakesdale, Washington

Oakesdale is a locality in Whitman County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 396. The population density is 153.7 people per km². Oakesdale is located at 47.1282°N, 117.2427°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99158.

Oakesdale rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, where the Palouse hills roll out like a rumpled, sun-bleached quilt under an immense sky. It lies 27.6 miles north of Pullman, WA (from Pullman, WA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-east of Rosalia. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, ochre and tan in the dry summer months, softening to a deep, rich brown after the autumn rains, and then, for a fleeting, glorious period, vibrant green in the spring. Wind, a constant companion, whispers through fields of wheat and barley, their stalks rippling in unison, creating waves of movement that stretch to the horizon. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of sun-baked earth and distant pine. Oakesdale itself is a scattering of low-slung buildings, their roofs catching the light, a quiet anchor in this expanse of agricultural grandeur. The story of Oakesdale is written in the soil and the enduring spirit of those who coaxed life from it. Its founding was inextricably linked to the arrival of the railroad, a lifeline that connected these fertile lands to markets far beyond the rolling hills. The local economy remains deeply rooted in agriculture, with vast stretches of farmland surrounding the town, dedicated primarily to the cultivation of wheat, lentils, and peas. This agrarian heart beats steadily, a testament to generations who understood the rhythms of the seasons and the generous, if sometimes challenging, nature of the Palouse. While not a bustling metropolis, Oakesdale possesses a quiet dignity, a place where neighborly ties run deep and the pace of life is measured by the turning of the sun and the growth of the crops.

About This Oakesdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakesdale, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.128228, -117.242682. 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 Oakesdale and Whitman County.

Detailed location data for Oakesdale includes the ZIP code (99158), telephone area code (509), county seat of Whitman County (Colfax), and school district assignment (Oakesdale 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 Oakesdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.