Underwood Washington Map

About Underwood, Washington

Underwood is a locality in Skamania County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Underwood is located at 45.7296°N, 121.5262°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98651.

Underwood rests in a green fold of Skamania County, where the Columbia River's wide, grey expanse begins to curve eastward, its currents a constant murmur against the steep, forested slopes. It lies 43.3 miles east-north-east of Camas, WA (from Camas, WA: bearing 77°T), and is situated 1.7 miles north of Hood River. Here, the land rises abruptly, a verdant wall of Douglas fir and cedar climbing towards skies that often hold a soft, diffused light, broken only by the occasional sharp gleam of sun on the water. The air carries a perpetual dampness, a scent of pine needles and loam, and the sound of the river, always present, forms the backdrop to life. Even on the clearest days, a certain quietude prevails, a sense of being held by the immense, ancient presence of the Cascade foothills. The story of Underwood is one of hardy settlers drawn to the river's bounty and the land's deep timber. For generations, logging and agriculture have shaped its character, with orchards clinging to the gentler inclines and the ghosts of logging roads still winding into the denser woods. The fertile soil, enriched by eons of volcanic ash and river silt, still yields fine apples and other produce, a quiet testament to the enduring agricultural spirit. While the grander industries have shifted, the connection to the land remains palpable; the rhythm of Underwood is still tied to the changing seasons, the steady flow of the Columbia, and the enduring beauty of its formidable natural setting.

About This Underwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Underwood, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.729564, -121.526184. 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 Underwood and Skamania County.

Detailed location data for Underwood includes the ZIP code (98651), telephone area code (360), county seat of Skamania County (Stevenson), and school district assignment. 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 Underwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.