Vaughn Washington Map

About Vaughn, Washington

Vaughn is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 753. The population density is 152.3 people per km². Vaughn is located at 47.3443°N, 122.7632°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98329.

Vaughn rests at the edge of the Kitsap Peninsula, a place where the land exhales the briny scent of Puget Sound. It lies 9.9 miles north-east of Grant, WA (from Grant, WA: bearing 52°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-north-west of Artondale. Here, the terrain is a gentle yielding of forested slopes that tumble towards the water, a verdant embrace of Douglas fir and cedar that often catches the diffused, pearlescent light of the Northwest. The air, when it’s not carrying the tang of salt, is cool and damp, a constant reminder of the moisture that sustains this lush ecosystem. Along the shore, driftwood lies bleached and skeletal, testament to the relentless ebb and flow of the tides, while farther inland, the forest floor is a soft carpet of moss and decaying needles, a quiet hum of unseen life beneath the canopy. The history of Vaughn is intimately bound to the timber industry that once dominated this region, the echoes of logging operations still present in the occasional wide clearing or the lingering scent of cut wood that sometimes drifts on the breeze. More recently, the local economy has found its footing in a blend of small-scale aquaculture, particularly shellfish farming, and a growing population drawn by the serene, almost contemplative pace of life and the undeniable beauty of its waterfront setting. Vaughn’s character is that of a quiet haven, a place where the rhythm of the day is dictated less by bustling industry and more by the predictable tides and the slow, steady growth of the ancient trees.

About This Vaughn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vaughn, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.344262, -122.763192. 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 Vaughn and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Vaughn includes the ZIP code (98329), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Peninsula 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 Vaughn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.