Wapato Point Washington Map

About Wapato Point, Washington

Wapato Point is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 45.0 people per km². Wapato Point is located at 47.8721°N, 120.1576°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98816.

Wapato Point is a sun-drenched finger of land that juts into the cerulean expanse of Lake Chelan, its slopes a patchwork of arid scrub and tenacious evergreen. It lies 18.7 miles north-north-west of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-north-west of Chelan. The air here carries the dry, pine-scented breath of Eastern Washington, a fragrance that mingles with the faint, mineral tang of the lake water. On a clear day, the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range provide a dramatic backdrop, their rugged forms softened by the hazy shimmer of heat. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts: the gentle incline of the point gives way to steeper, rocky outcrops that offer sweeping vistas, the lake a vast, shimmering mirror reflecting the boundless sky. Even the weathered fences that delineate property lines seem to lean into the prevailing breeze, a silent testament to the relentless forces of nature that shape this landscape. The story of Wapato Point is inextricably linked to the bounty of the lake and the fertile soil of the surrounding valley, a legacy that traces back to the early fruit orchards that first drew settlers to this region. For generations, the economy here has pulsed with the rhythm of the harvest, the sweet scent of apples and cherries once a dominant perfume. Today, while agriculture still plays a vital role, the allure of the lake has drawn a different kind of life, with summer homes and recreational tourism becoming increasingly central to Wapato Point's character. The clear, cool waters of Lake Chelan, a glacial marvel, are the heart of this place, inviting endless days of boating, swimming, and the quiet contemplation that comes from watching the sun dip below the western horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and rose. The land, though tamed by cultivation and development, still holds the wild spirit of its origins, a spirit that whispers in the rustle of the dry grasses and the cry of a hawk circling overhead.

About This Wapato Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wapato Point, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.872079, -120.157578. 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 Wapato Point and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Wapato Point includes the ZIP code (98831), telephone area code (509), county seat of Chelan County (Wenatchee), 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 Wapato Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.