Snoqualmie Pass Washington Map

About Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

Snoqualmie Pass is a locality in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 428. The population density is 46.4 people per km². Snoqualmie Pass is located at 47.3923°N, 121.4001°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98068.

Snoqualmie Pass is a dramatic cleft in the Cascade Mountains, a place where granite shoulders rise steeply from the forest floor, cloaked in emerald fir and pine. It lies 26.6 miles east-north-east of Franklin, WA (from Franklin, WA: bearing 76°T), and is situated 19.4 miles east-south-east of North Bend. The air here, even in the height of summer, carries a crisp coolness, a perpetual whisper from the snow-capped peaks that seem to hold dominion over the sky. Jagged rock faces, softened by moss and the slow work of erosion, frame the winding ribbon of highway, a stark reminder of the immense forces that shaped this landscape. Below, the Snoqualmie River, born from meltwater and rain, tumbles and glides, its waters a deep, vibrant blue that catches the fleeting sunlight. This natural gateway has long been a thoroughfare, first for indigenous peoples who navigated its passes for generations, and later for pioneers seeking passage westward. The spirit of exploration and endurance is palpable in the rugged terrain, a legacy that underpins the local economy. While logging once defined the region, today, Snoqualmie Pass thrives on a different kind of sustenance: recreation. Ski resorts draw crowds in the winter months, their slopes a dazzling white against the dark evergreen backdrop, while summer hikers and campers explore the extensive network of trails. The palpable sense of passage, of journeying, imbues Snoqualmie Pass with a distinctive character, a place where the wildness of the mountains meets the persistent human desire to cross them.

About This Snoqualmie Pass Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Snoqualmie Pass, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.392335, -121.400094. 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 Snoqualmie Pass and Kittitas County.

Detailed location data for Snoqualmie Pass includes the ZIP code (98068), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Kittitas County (Ellensburg), and school district assignment (Easton 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 Snoqualmie Pass is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.