Skokomish Washington Map
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Interactive Map of Skokomish, Washington
| City | Skokomish |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Mason |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 47.333426 |
| Longitude | -123.157377 |
| Population | 560 |
| Density | 32.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Skokomish, Washington
Skokomish is a locality in Mason County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 560. The population density is 32.3 people per km². Skokomish is located at 47.3334°N, 123.1574°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98584.
Skokomish unfolds along the south shore of the Hood Canal, a place where the land slopes with a gentle persistence towards the water’s edge. It lies 6.6 miles south-south-east of Mason, WA (from Mason, WA: bearing 164°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-north-west of Shelton. The air here carries the briny tang of the Puget Sound, mingling with the damp, earthy scent of Douglas fir and cedar. Moss, a vibrant green velvet, clings to fallen logs and the rough bark of ancient trees, softening the edges of a landscape shaped by the relentless, patient hand of the Pacific Northwest. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, filters down in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the dense undergrowth and the quiet, reflective surface of the canal. The terrain, a study in subtle gradients, rises into wooded hills that provide a sheltering embrace to the small settlements scattered along the shoreline, each with its own intimate relationship to the water. The history of Skokomish is deeply entwined with the Skokomish River and the waters of the Hood Canal, a waterway that has long served as a vital artery for both sustenance and connection. For generations, the Indigenous peoples of this region have fished its abundant waters and harvested its rich forests, a legacy that continues to inform the character of Skokomish. Later settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and oysters, established a way of life that still resonates in the quiet hum of small-scale logging operations and the cultivation of shellfish beds that dot the canal. The economy, though modest, is tied to the natural bounty of the surrounding environment, a rhythm dictated by the tides and the seasons. It is a place where the past is not so much buried as it is woven into the present, evident in the weathered boat docks and the sturdy, unpretentious homes that face the water, reflecting a quiet resilience.
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About This Skokomish Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Skokomish, 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 Skokomish and Mason County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Skokomish 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 Skokomish 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. |
