Usk Washington Map

About Usk, Washington

Usk is a locality in Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 420. The population density is 15.0 people per km². Usk is located at 48.3138°N, 117.2797°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99180.

Usk rests where the Pend Oreille River, a broad, patient artery, flows with a ceaseless murmur. It lies 43.9 miles north-north-west of Post Falls, ID (from Post Falls, ID: bearing 340°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-south-east of Pend Oreille. The landscape here is a gentle rise and fall of verdant slopes, carpeted in the deep, cool greens of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, their needles catching the light like scattered emeralds. In the distance, the mountains, softened by atmospheric haze, stand as ancient sentinels, their peaks often veiled in a mist that lends a spectral beauty to the horizon. The air itself carries a crispness, a scent of damp earth and resin that speaks of seasons turning, a quiet invitation to breathe deep and simply be. The history of Usk is as deeply rooted as the forests surrounding it, a narrative shaped by the river's bounty and the industrious spirit of its people. Once a vital hub for logging, the echo of sawmills and falling timber still resonates in the collective memory, a testament to the town's foundational economy. Today, that legacy finds a new expression in the careful stewardship of the land and the burgeoning appeal of Usk as a haven for those seeking the unvarnished beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The river remains the lifeblood, its waters a shimmering expanse for recreation and a constant reminder of the natural forces that have molded this place.

About This Usk Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Usk, 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 Usk and Pend Oreille County.

Detailed location data for Usk includes the ZIP code (99180), telephone area code (509), county seat of Pend Oreille County (Newport), 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 Usk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.