Plain Washington Map

About Plain, Washington

Plain is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 380. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Plain is located at 47.7626°N, 120.6573°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98826.

Plain rests in a high mountain valley, a broad sweep of land cradled by steep, forested slopes that climb towards the sky. It lies 28.5 miles north-west of Wenatchee, WA (from Wenatchee, WA: bearing 326°T), and is situated 18.8 miles north-north-west of Cashmere. The air here carries the scent of pine and the sharp, clean tang of snowmelt, even in the warmer months. Sun-bleached grasses carpet the valley floor, interrupted by the darker green of evergreen stands and the occasional shimmer of a meandering creek. Distant peaks, their summits often dusted with white, stand sentinel, their rugged profiles softened by the haze of distance. The quality of light shifts dramatically throughout the day, from the crisp, bright clarity of morning to a deep, golden luminescence as the sun begins its descent, painting the eastern slopes in hues of rose and amber. This is a place shaped by the cycles of nature and the persistence of those who sought a living from its rugged terrain. Historically, the economy of Plain has been tied to the land’s bounty, with logging once a dominant force and agriculture finding a foothold where the soil allowed. Today, recreation plays a significant role, drawing visitors to the surrounding wilderness for hiking, fishing, and the quiet contemplation of natural beauty. The nearby waters, clear and cold, offer a vital connection to the landscape, their gentle murmur a constant soundtrack to life in Plain. The community itself feels like a collection of homes spread wide, a testament to a self-reliance born of isolation and a deep respect for the formidable environment.

About This Plain Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Plain, 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 Plain and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Plain includes the ZIP code (98826), telephone area code (509), county seat of Chelan County (Wenatchee), 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 Plain is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.