Washtucna Washington Map

About Washtucna, Washington

Washtucna is a locality in Adams County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 292. The population density is 126.6 people per km². Washtucna is located at 46.7565°N, 118.3105°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99371.

Washtucna rests within a wide, rolling landscape of tawny grasses and distant, softly rounded hills that stretch toward an immense sky. It lies 47.8 miles north of Walla Walla, WA (from Walla Walla, WA: bearing 2°T), and is situated 26.9 miles east-north-east of Connell. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked earth and sagebrush, a fragrance that deepens with the coming of evening. The land itself seems to breathe, exhaling a quiet stillness that settles over the scattered farmsteads and the low-slung buildings of the town. Even in the midday heat, a gentle breeze whispers through the wheat fields that surround Washtucna, hinting at the vastness of the Palouse country. The story of Washtucna is deeply intertwined with the cycles of agriculture and the persistent spirit of those who settled this land. Founded in the late 19th century, its economy has long been anchored by the cultivation of wheat and other grains, a livelihood shaped by the whims of rainfall and the vastness of the open plains. The distinctive character of Washtucna is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life, and where a shared understanding of the land binds its inhabitants. The modest, practical architecture of the buildings speaks to a history of hard work and a focus on the essentials, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth they cultivate.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Washtucna, 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 Washtucna and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Washtucna includes the ZIP code (99371), telephone area code (509), county seat of Adams County (Ritzville), and school district assignment (Washtucna 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 Washtucna is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.