Skamokawa Valley Washington Map

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.

About This Skamokawa Valley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Skamokawa Valley, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.28596, -123.445476. 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.

Detailed location data for Skamokawa Valley includes the ZIP code (98647), telephone area code (360), county seat of Wahkiakum County (Cathlamet), and school district assignment (Wahkiakum 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 Skamokawa Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.