Roosevelt Washington Map

About Roosevelt, Washington

Roosevelt is a locality in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. Roosevelt is located at 48.7584°N, 122.4518°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99356.

Roosevelt lies at the western edge of fertile alluvial plains, where the broad, glaciated valleys of the Skagit River begin to unfurl towards the Puget Sound. It lies 1.7 miles east of Bellingham, WA (from Bellingham, WA: bearing 93°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-east of Ferndale. The land here is a rich, dark loam, often damp and cool, cradling fields of emerald green that stretch towards the hazy, blue-grey mountains in the distance. Even on a still day, a gentle breath of salt air often drifts inland, carrying the scent of brine and distant, unseen waters. The sky overhead, particularly in the late afternoon, can take on a luminous quality, a soft, pearlescent sheen that seems to imbue the very air with a quiet luminescence. The history of Roosevelt is deeply entwined with the bounty of the river and the surrounding lands, a story shaped by the tireless work of generations who coaxed sustenance from the soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground and access to waterways for transport, established a community that has always held a quiet pride in its agricultural roots, with dairy farms and berry patches still dotting the landscape. The rhythm of Roosevelt is one of seasons, of planting and harvest, a steady pulse that has seen it through booms and quieter times, each era leaving its subtle imprint on the character of the place. The distinct, almost sweet scent of freshly turned earth, mingling with the fainter, briny tang of the Sound, is a constant reminder of the deep connection Roosevelt holds to its environment.

About This Roosevelt Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roosevelt, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.758443, -122.451835. 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 Whatcom County.

Detailed location data for Roosevelt includes the ZIP code (98229), telephone area code (206, 253, 509), county seat of Whatcom County (Bellingham), 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.