Skamokawa Valley Washington Map
Skamokawa Valley, Washington — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Skamokawa Valley, Wahkiakum County.
Interactive Map of Skamokawa Valley, Washington
| City | Skamokawa Valley |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Wahkiakum |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 46.28596 |
| Longitude | -123.445476 |
| Population | 352 |
| Density | 4.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Skamokawa Valley, Washington
Skamokawa Valley is a locality in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 352. The population density is 4.3 people per km². Skamokawa Valley is located at 46.2860°N, 123.4455°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98647.
Skamokawa Valley unfurls like a hushed secret between the shoulders of steep, fir-clad hills, its floor a gentle sweep of fertile land that breathes the damp, cool air of the Pacific Northwest. It lies 26.3 miles west-north-west of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 3.6 miles south-east of Wahkiakum. The Skamokawa River, a ribbon of pewter and jade, meanders through this emerald embrace, reflecting the ever-shifting moods of the sky. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a diffused, almost liquid quality here, softening the edges of the ancient cedars and alders that crowd the riverbanks. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth, evergreen needles, and the faint, briny tang of the distant ocean, a constant reminder of the valley's connection to the sea. This is a place where history clings to the land like moss to stone. The Skamokawa Valley was once a bustling hub for the timber industry, its deep forests yielding fortunes that built fortunes elsewhere, leaving behind echoes of logging camps and the rhythmic clang of axes. Today, the economy is a quieter affair, a blend of small-scale farming, where berries and other produce ripen under the temperate skies, and the enduring allure of the river, which still draws fishermen and those seeking solace in its steady flow. The old general store, a sentinel of weathered wood, stands as a tangible link to generations past, a place where stories are still exchanged over the counter, whispering of a time when the valley's fortunes were tied more directly to the bounty of its wild heart.
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About This Skamokawa Valley Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Skamokawa Valley, 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 Skamokawa Valley and Wahkiakum County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Skamokawa Valley is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Skamokawa Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
