Paterson Washington Map

About Paterson, Washington

Paterson is a locality in Benton County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 380. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Paterson is located at 45.9371°N, 119.6028°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99345.

Paterson unfolds along the broad, serpentine sweep of the Columbia River, a place where the land rises in a series of gentle, sun-bleached benches toward the vast, open sky. It lies 26.7 miles south of Benton, WA (from Benton, WA: bearing 190°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-east of Boardman. Here, the air carries the dry, warm scent of sagebrush and the faint, mineral tang of dust, a testament to the arid climate that shapes this corner of Benton County. The landscape is a study in muted earth tones – ochre, sienna, and pale straw – broken only by the deep, cool blue of the river and the occasional vibrant green of irrigated fields. Long, sweeping vistas dominate, the horizon a clean, unbroken line where the sky meets the subtly rolling terrain, and the silence, when it descends, is as profound as the light itself, especially as the sun begins its slow, golden descent. The history of Paterson is inextricably linked to the mighty Columbia, a waterway that has long served as a conduit for both commerce and dreams. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the river's power, began to shape the landscape, establishing an agricultural economy that continues to define Paterson today. Orchards and vineyards now flourish where once only native grasses and hardy shrubs held sway, their vibrant produce a stark, beautiful contrast to the surrounding drylands. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the steady flow of the river, a quiet persistence that has weathered the passage of time and the ebb and flow of economic tides, leaving Paterson with a character as enduring and unpretentious as the land it inhabits.

About This Paterson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Paterson, 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 Paterson and Benton County.

Detailed location data for Paterson includes the ZIP code (99350), telephone area code (509), county seat of Benton County (Prosser), 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 Paterson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.