Oso Washington Map
Oso, Washington — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Oso, Snohomish County.
Interactive Map of Oso, Washington
| City | Oso |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Snohomish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 48.27066 |
| Longitude | -121.929581 |
| Population | 245 |
| Density | 55.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Oso Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Oso, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Oso is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Oso is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
