Tieton Washington Map

About Tieton, Washington

Tieton is a locality in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,597. The population density is 853.7 people per km². Tieton is located at 46.7021°N, 120.7554°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98947.

Tieton rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the land unfolds in a mosaic of cultivated fields and arid sagebrush slopes. It lies 13.7 miles west-north-west of Yakima, WA (from Yakima, WA: bearing 300°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-north-west of Gleed. The air here, especially in the lingering twilight, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit, a testament to the agricultural heart that beats beneath its quiet surface. Mountains, their peaks often softened by a haze of distance, form a rugged, protective embrace around this fertile pocket, their stony flanks a counterpoint to the gentle, cultivated earth below. The sky, vast and often a brilliant, cloudless blue, seems to press down, imbuing the landscape with a sense of immense, open space. The story of Tieton is intrinsically linked to the flow of water and the promise of cultivation, a narrative that began with the ambitious irrigation projects that transformed this arid land into a verdant agricultural hub. For generations, the bounty of apples, cherries, and pears harvested from the surrounding orchards has sustained the local economy, a rhythm of planting, tending, and gathering that defines the pace of life. This dedication to the land has fostered a quiet resilience in Tieton, a character shaped by the hard work of its people and the enduring cycles of nature. While agriculture remains its backbone, a growing artistic spirit has begun to bloom, with studios and galleries finding a home among the historic buildings, adding a new layer to the town's distinctive identity.

About This Tieton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tieton, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.702069, -120.75535. 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 Tieton and Yakima County.

Detailed location data for Tieton includes the ZIP code (98947), telephone area code (509), county seat of Yakima County (Yakima), and school district assignment (Highland 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 Tieton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.