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About South Cle Elum, Washington

South Cle Elum is a locality in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 579. The population density is 679.0 people per km². South Cle Elum is located at 47.1857°N, 120.9490°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98943.

South Cle Elum rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, a place where the Kittitas Valley unfurls its golden fields under the watchful gaze of distant, snow-dusted peaks. It lies 34.1 miles west-south-west of Wenatchee, WA (from Wenatchee, WA: bearing 241°T), and is situated 0.8 miles south-west of Cle Elum. The land here is a study in muted tones: sagebrush and dry grasses cling to the lower slopes, giving way to the darker greens of pine and fir as the elevation climbs. The Yakima River, a ribbon of silver, winds its way through the landscape, its banks often softened by cottonwoods that rustle in the ever-present breeze. Evenings here can bring a peculiar stillness, a hush that descends with the long shadows, punctuated only by the distant rumble of a train or the call of a hawk circling high above. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of earth and sun-baked vegetation, a constant reminder of the semi-arid climate that shapes this corner of Washington. The story of South Cle Elum is deeply intertwined with the iron horse that once thundered through its streets, a vital stop on the Northern Pacific Railway. This historical connection shaped its early economy, drawing workers and commerce, leaving behind echoes of a bustling past in the weathered brick of its older buildings. Though the railway’s dominance has waned, the spirit of resilience remains, seen in the small businesses that line its main thoroughfares and the agricultural roots that still anchor the community. The fertile ground, coaxed into productivity by irrigation, yields crops that paint the valley in seasonal hues, a subtle yet persistent hum of activity beneath the vast, open sky. For those who know it, South Cle Elum is a place of quiet endurance, a testament to the enduring power of the land and the people who have chosen to make their lives here.

About This South Cle Elum Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Cle Elum, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.185675, -120.948971. 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 South Cle Elum and Kittitas County.

Detailed location data for South Cle Elum includes the ZIP code (98943), telephone area code (509), county seat of Kittitas County (Ellensburg), and school district assignment (Cle Elum-Roslyn 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 South Cle Elum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.