Valleyford Washington Map

About Valleyford, Washington

Valleyford is a locality in Spokane County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Valleyford is located at 47.5318°N, 117.2391°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99036.

Valleyford rests in a wide, sun-drenched basin where the Palouse Hills begin their gentle, rolling descent towards the Spokane River. It lies 9.8 miles south of Spokane Valley, WA (from Spokane Valley, WA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-south-west of Veradale. The land here is a study in ochre and gold, particularly in the late summer and early autumn, when the wheat fields ripen into a shimmering expanse that seems to stretch to the very edges of the sky. Scattered farmsteads, their white silos stark against the endless fields, punctuate the landscape, each a small, sturdy sentinel against the vastness. The air, especially on a clear morning, carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, a perfume unique to this high desert fringe. The surrounding hills, softened by age and weather, hold their secrets close, their slopes a mosaic of cultivated fields and patches of scrubby ponderosa pine. The history of Valleyford is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Palouse. For generations, this land has yielded its riches in the form of wheat and other grains, a testament to the enduring spirit of the farmers who have worked it. The local economy still hums with the rhythm of the harvest, the distant drone of combines a familiar sound during the growing season. While the days of more extensive ranching may have passed, the legacy of those hardy pioneers is etched into the very character of Valleyford, a quiet resilience that permeates the community. Occasionally, one might still find remnants of older structures, tumbled stone foundations or rusting farm equipment, whispering stories of lives lived out on this fertile ground, a quiet reminder of the generations who have called this place home.

About This Valleyford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valleyford, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.53184, -117.23909. 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 Valleyford and Spokane County.

Detailed location data for Valleyford includes the ZIP code (99036), telephone area code (509), county seat of Spokane County (Spokane), 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 Valleyford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.