Oso Washington Map

About Oso, Washington

Oso is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 245. The population density is 55.1 people per km². Oso is located at 48.2707°N, 121.9296°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98223.

Oso slumbers in a fold of the Cascade foothills, where the land rises with a quiet determination toward forested peaks. It lies 14.6 miles south-west of Skagit, WA (from Skagit, WA: bearing 223°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-east of Arlington Heights. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of Douglas fir and cedar, a fragrance that clings to the mist swirling through the valleys. A palpable sense of stillness pervades, broken only by the murmur of the Still Creek as it threads its way through the terrain, its waters reflecting the muted greens of the surrounding growth. The slopes are a study in textures, from the smooth, dark bark of ancient trees to the rough, moss-covered stones that punctuate the landscape, hinting at the deep, slow work of geologic time. The history of Oso is deeply intertwined with the bounty and challenges of its natural setting. Logging once dominated the local economy, the echo of saws and the rumble of trucks a familiar sound in years past, shaping the very contours of the land. Though that era has largely faded, the spirit of resilience and connection to the earth remains. Small farms and homesteads still dot the landscape, their fields a patchwork against the wilder growth, and the memory of those who first carved a life from this remote corner of Snohomish County lingers in the quiet roads and weathered barns. The rhythm of Oso is dictated not by clocks, but by the changing seasons and the enduring presence of the mountains that stand sentinel.

About This Oso Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oso, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.27066, -121.929581. 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 Oso and Snohomish County.

Detailed location data for Oso includes the ZIP code (98223), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Snohomish County (Everett), and school district assignment (Arlington 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 Oso is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.