Stansberry Lake Washington Map
Stansberry Lake, 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 Stansberry Lake, Pierce County.
Interactive Map of Stansberry Lake, Washington
| City | Stansberry Lake |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pierce |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 47.3814 |
| Longitude | -122.7153 |
| Population | 1,807 |
| Density | 293.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Stansberry Lake, Washington
Stansberry Lake is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,807. The population density is 293.9 people per km². Stansberry Lake is located at 47.3814°N, 122.7153°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98329.
Stansberry Lake lies in a broad, shallow basin, its waters reflecting the soft, grey skies common to this corner of Pierce County. It lies 12.7 miles north-west of University Place, WA (from University Place, WA: bearing 323°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-west of Artondale. Rolling hills, cloaked in the dense, dark green of Douglas fir and Western hemlock, press in on all sides, their slopes etched with the faint tracks of deer and the occasional skid mark from logging operations. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the sharper tang of pine needles, a perfume that clings to everything, especially after a rain. Along the lake's edges, reeds rustle in the breeze, and the mudflats, exposed at low water, reveal a mosaic of driftwood and smooth, grey stones. The landscape feels ancient, unhurried, as if time itself flows more slowly here, measured by the slow creep of moss up tree trunks and the patient shaping of the land by water and ice. The economic lifeblood of Stansberry Lake has long been tied to the bounty of its surroundings. For generations, the timber industry has shaped the character of the region, its presence felt in the quiet hum of distant sawmills and the occasional heavy truck groaning along the county roads. While logging remains a significant employer, the lake itself offers a more placid draw; its modest shoreline attracts weekend anglers seeking the elusive cutthroat trout and families picnicking on its pebbled banks. The history of Stansberry Lake is not one of grand pronouncements or dramatic shifts, but rather a steady, persistent presence, a quiet unfolding of lives lived in close proximity to the wild. The local character is one of quiet self-reliance, a resilience born from living in a place where the weather dictates much of the day and the natural world remains a constant, powerful force.
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About This Stansberry Lake Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Stansberry Lake, 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 Stansberry Lake and Pierce County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Stansberry Lake 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 Stansberry Lake 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. |
