Swede Heaven Washington Map
Swede Heaven, 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 Swede Heaven, Snohomish County.
Interactive Map of Swede Heaven, Washington
| City | Swede Heaven |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Snohomish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 48.284275 |
| Longitude | -121.728187 |
| Population | 746 |
| Density | 62.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Swede Heaven, Washington
Swede Heaven is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 746. The population density is 62.5 people per km². Swede Heaven is located at 48.2843°N, 121.7282°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98223.
Swede Heaven rests in a broad, fertile valley, a place where the sky feels vast and the earth holds a quiet, enduring strength. It lies 9.7 miles south of Skagit, WA (from Skagit, WA: bearing 185°T), and is situated 6.2 miles west-north-west of Darrington. Rolling hills, softened by the persistent mist that often drifts in from the west, frame the landscape, their slopes a patchwork of deep green evergreen and the softer, more ethereal shades of deciduous trees. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the rich, dark soil that defines this region. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness and the abundant moisture that nurtures it. Small streams, their waters clear and cool, weave through the fields, reflecting the sky like slivers of polished steel, and the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains stand as a majestic, silent sentinel. The history of Swede Heaven is etched in the very land, a testament to the hardiness of its early settlers, many of whom were of Scandinavian descent. They arrived in this valley seeking land to cultivate, drawn by its fertile soil and the promise of a new beginning. The local economy, for generations, has been deeply rooted in agriculture, with dairy farms and berry patches dotting the landscape, their bounty reflecting the richness of the earth. The rhythm of Swede Heaven is tied to the seasons, to the planting and the harvest, a steady, unhurried cadence that permeates daily life. While farming remains a cornerstone, the proximity to larger centers has brought a subtle shift, with some residents commuting for work, yet the heart of Swede Heaven still beats with a rural simplicity, a profound connection to the land that sustains it.
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About This Swede Heaven Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Swede Heaven, 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 Swede Heaven and Snohomish County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Swede Heaven 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 Swede Heaven 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. |
