Shelton Washington Map

About Shelton, Washington

Shelton is a locality in Mason County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 10,612. The population density is 634.1 people per km². Shelton is located at 47.2151°N, 123.1007°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98584.

Shelton rests at the southern tip of the Olympic Peninsula, a place where the land shoulders its way down to the Puget Sound's deep, cool waters. It lies 8.5 miles west-south-west of Grant, WA (from Grant, WA: bearing 251°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south of Alderbrook. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, mingling with the damp, earthy scent of the surrounding evergreen forests that climb the slopes in a verdant, unbroken sweep. The terrain is a study in contrasts: the sheltered inlets of the Hood Canal provide a calmer, more intimate shoreline, while the open waters of the Sound hint at the vastness beyond. Even on a clear day, a soft, diffused light often filters through the perpetually moist air, lending a hushed, introspective quality to the landscape, a gentle hush that seems to absorb sound. The streets of Shelton themselves often feel like they're following the gentle curves of the land, leading you towards the water's edge or deeper into the whispering woods. The history of Shelton is inextricably linked to the mighty timber that once defined this corner of Washington. For generations, the rhythmic clang of axes and the roar of sawmills echoed through the valleys, fueling a robust economy built on the back of the towering Douglas fir and Western red cedar. This industrious past is still palpable, etched into the very bones of the place, even as the economy has diversified and the forests have begun their slow, deliberate regeneration. Today, the oyster farms that dot the Hood Canal are a testament to the enduring relationship between Shelton and its waterways, a more delicate harvest from the same rich waters that once gave up their bounty in a different, more forceful way. Visitors might notice the quiet hum of a town that has learned to balance its industrious spirit with a profound appreciation for the natural world, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather woven into the present in a subtle, persistent way.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Shelton, 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 Shelton and Mason County.

Detailed location data for Shelton includes the ZIP code (98584), telephone area code (425), county seat of Mason County (Shelton), and school district assignment (Shelton 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 Shelton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.