Pateros Washington Map

About Pateros, Washington

Pateros is a locality in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 583. The population density is 495.7 people per km². Pateros is located at 48.0510°N, 119.9034°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98846.

Pateros sits at the mouth of the Methow River, where its waters spill into the vast expanse of Lake Pateros, a blue jewel cradled by arid, sun-baked hills. It lies 30.1 miles north of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 9°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west-south-west of Brewster. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the rich alluvial soil of the river bottom, where orchards and vineyards thrive, gives way to the more austere, sagebrush-dotted slopes that climb towards the sky. The air, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of ripening fruit and the mineral tang of sun-warmed rock. Houses, painted in a palette of muted desert tones, are scattered along the river's edge and climb tentatively up the hillsides, their windows reflecting the endless, wide sky. This confluence of river and lake has shaped the character and economy of Pateros for generations. Historically, the fertile land drew settlers, who began cultivating apples, cherries, and later, grapes, a testament to the region's suitability for viticulture. The lake itself, formed by a dam downstream, is a significant draw for recreation, its shores dotted with modest beaches and boat launches, offering respite from the summer heat. The rhythm of life in Pateros is dictated by the seasons of agriculture and the ebb and flow of tourism, a quiet hum of activity that resonates with the enduring spirit of the Okanogan.

About This Pateros Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pateros, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.050976, -119.903401. 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 Pateros and Okanogan County.

Detailed location data for Pateros includes the ZIP code (98846), telephone area code (509), county seat of Okanogan County (Okanogan), and school district assignment (Pateros 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 Pateros is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.