Roosevelt Washington Map

About Roosevelt, Washington

Roosevelt is a locality in Klickitat County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 200. The population density is 16.7 people per km². Roosevelt is located at 45.7429°N, 120.2159°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99356.

Roosevelt rests where the golden-brown earth of Klickitat County begins its slow descent toward the Columbia River, a landscape of rolling hills and wide, open skies. It lies 52.4 miles south-west of Benton, WA (from Benton, WA: bearing 221°T), and is situated 1.9 miles north-north-west of Arlington. Here, the air carries the dry scent of sagebrush and sun-baked soil, and the wind, a constant companion, whispers through the sparse grasses that cling to the slopes. The terrain is a study in muted colors, ochre and umber dominating the palette, softened by the pale greens of hardy shrubs and the occasional dark punctuation of a juniper tree. In the distance, the vast, shimmering expanse of the Columbia River itself acts as a silver ribbon on the horizon, its presence a cool counterpoint to the warm, arid embrace of the land. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a clarity that sharpens every detail of the panorama, painting the hills in shades of honey and amber. This stretch of Klickitat County, where Roosevelt makes its home, has long been shaped by the rhythm of agriculture and the enduring legacy of the river. For generations, the fertile banks and the surrounding lands have yielded crops, a testament to the perseverance of those who have worked this earth. The local economy, while modest, is rooted in the bounty of the land and the steady flow of commerce along the mighty Columbia. Roosevelt, in its quiet way, embodies the spirit of this region, a place where the echoes of early settlers mingle with the present-day hum of life. The simple beauty of its surroundings, the vastness of the sky overhead, and the ever-present murmur of the distant river all contribute to a distinct sense of place, a character forged by isolation and resilience.

About This Roosevelt Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Roosevelt, 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 Roosevelt and Klickitat County.

Detailed location data for Roosevelt includes the ZIP code (98229), telephone area code (206, 253, 509), county seat of Klickitat County (Goldendale), and school district assignment (Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.