Richland Washington Map

About Richland, Washington

Richland is a locality in Benton County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 62,753. The population density is 562.9 people per km². Richland is located at 46.2857°N, 119.2845°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99352.

Richland rests on a high plateau, a landscape etched by ancient watercourses now dry and winding through ochre-colored earth. It lies 8.7 miles north-west of Kennewick, WA (from Kennewick, WA: bearing 306°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-north-west of Pasco. The sun, a relentless presence for much of the year, bleaches the sparse vegetation to muted greens and dusty browns, and at dusk, it paints the western sky in hues of apricot and bruised plum, a soft glow that settles over the low-slung buildings. The air, when it isn't carrying the scent of sun-baked sagebrush, often holds a crisp cleanness, hinting at the vast, open skies that stretch endlessly above. Across the horizon, the silhouettes of distant, rounded hills stand sentinel, their forms softened by the atmospheric haze that often blurs the edges of the world. The history of Richland is inextricably bound to the Columbia River, a powerful artery that once shaped the very character of this land, now channeled and controlled. Its modern identity, however, was forged in the crucible of a secret wartime project, a legacy that still hums beneath the surface of everyday life, a quiet hum of scientific endeavor. The local economy, once dominated by the monumental efforts of that era, has diversified, now drawing strength from agriculture, particularly the bountiful orchards and vineyards that thrive in the fertile soil downstream, and from the ongoing research and development that continues to draw bright minds to its environs. The grid-like streets, a deliberate design from its formative years, provide a straightforward map for navigating this community, where the pace of life often feels measured, a steady rhythm set by the seasons and the enduring presence of the river.

About This Richland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Richland, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.285691, -119.284462. 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 Richland and Benton County.

Detailed location data for Richland includes the ZIP code (99352), telephone area code (509), county seat of Benton County (Prosser), and school district assignment (Richland 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 Richland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.