Explore Suncrest, Washington, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Suncrest |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Stevens County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 47.828527 |
| Longitude | -117.602998 |
| Population | 5,413 |
| Density | 212.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 99026 |
| Area Code | 509 |
| County Seat | Colville |
| School District | Nine Mile Falls School District |
Suncrest emerges from the high, arid plains of eastern Washington where the horizon stretches wide and unburdened under a pale, expansive sky. It lies 11.8 miles north of Airway Heights, WA (from Airway Heights, WA: bearing 4°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west-northwest of Country Homes. The Spokane River carves a deep, quiet path nearby, its cool current providing a persistent rhythm to the dry earth. To the west, the landscape rises toward the rugged silhouette of Lookout Mountain, which stands as a silent sentinel over the surrounding basin. The local terrain is characterized by the rugged depth of Barney Kolker Canyon, where shadows lengthen early in the afternoon to paint the stone in shades of deep violet. During the autumn months, the air holds a crisp, biting clarity that sharpens the edges of every pine and basalt outcropping.
Suncrest developed as a modest frontier outpost, sustained by the resilient spirits who recognized the potential in the thin, mineral-rich soil. The local economy relies heavily upon a tradition of land stewardship, with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WADNR) State Resource Management Area overseeing the vast, timbered tracts that define the region. Residents often find employment in the timber industry or through the small-scale agricultural ventures that dot the plateau. While the pace of life remains tethered to the seasonal cycles of growth and harvest, the collective labor of the community has built a foundation of quiet, industrious stability. Commerce here is rarely hurried, favoring a slow, deliberate approach to development that respects the limitations of the high desert environment.
Suncrest carries the quiet dignity of a place defined by its distance from the frantic pulse of major metropolitan centers. Nine Mile Reservoir offers a serene retreat for those seeking the company of still water, reflecting the vast, shifting clouds that travel across the inland sky. The cultural life of the area is observed through local gatherings that celebrate the harvest or the arrival of the first heavy snows, grounding the population in a shared sense of place. Although no singular landmark dominates the skyline, the collective history of the families who settled here acts as a living monument to endurance. The character of the people is forged in the same way as the landscape: weathered by the sun, tempered by the frost, and deeply observant of the subtle changes in the light.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Suncrest, Washington. Coordinates: 47.828527, -117.602998. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Suncrest includes the ZIP code (99026), telephone area code (509), county seat of Stevens County (Colville), and school district assignment (Nine Mile Falls School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |