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About Silverton, Washington

Silverton is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 55. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Silverton is located at 48.0784°N, 121.5671°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98288.

Silverton rests in the embrace of the Cascade foothills, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of damp earth and evergreen needles. It lies 12.7 miles east-north-east of Snohomish County, WA (from Snohomish County, WA: bearing 76°T), and is situated 18.9 miles north-east of Sultan. The landscape here is a study in verdant depths, with slopes that rise steeply, cloaked in a dense, unbroken quilt of fir and hemlock. Streams, born from the higher elevations, tumble and chatter their way through the terrain, their voices a constant, murmuring presence that underscores the quietude of the surroundings. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in luminous shafts, illuminating the moss-laden branches and the rich, dark loam of the forest floor. The very character of Silverton is shaped by this enclosing wilderness, a sense of being both sheltered and profoundly connected to the wild heart of the mountains. The history of Silverton is inextricably tied to the bounty of its surrounding forests and the rich veins of ore that once pulsed beneath its soil. Logging has long been the lifeblood of this community, the rhythmic clang of axes and the rumble of trucks a familiar soundtrack for generations. Though the mining boom has faded, the legacy of those who sought their fortunes in the earth remains, whispered in the names of forgotten claims and the sturdy, weathered architecture of older buildings. Today, Silverton continues to draw sustenance from the land, with a local economy that still leans on timber and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors seeking the quietude of its wooded valleys and the clear, cool waters of its creeks. There is a distinct sense of continuity here, a palpable connection to the past that informs the unhurried pace of everyday life.

About This Silverton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Silverton, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.07844, -121.567062. 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 Silverton and Snohomish County.

Detailed location data for Silverton includes the ZIP code (98252), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Snohomish County (Everett), 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 Silverton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.