Wellpinit Washington Map

About Wellpinit, Washington

Wellpinit is a locality in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,100. The population density is 15.0 people per km². Wellpinit is located at 47.8879°N, 117.9880°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99040.

Wellpinit rests in a broad valley, a place where the Spokane River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has long dictated the shape of the land. It lies 30.5 miles west-north-west of Spokane, WA (from Spokane, WA: bearing 301°T), and is situated 19.7 miles west-north-west of Suncrest. Rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens of ponderosa pines and the deeper hues of fir, rise on either side, their slopes softened by the passage of seasons. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the crisp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a clean fragrance that seems to scrub the lungs. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-parted clouds, washes the landscape in a pale gold, illuminating the textures of the riverbanks and the distant, hazy blue of the mountains beyond. This is a place deeply tied to the Spokane Tribe of Indians, whose ancestral lands encompass these fertile valleys and flowing waters. The economy of Wellpinit has historically been shaped by the bounty of the river and the surrounding forests, with logging and fishing playing significant roles. The rhythm of life here is measured not by the frantic pulse of larger cities, but by the gentle ebb and flow of the Spokane, a constant, quiet presence that has witnessed generations of stories unfold. The very land seems to hold a deep, unhurried memory, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called Wellpinit home.

About This Wellpinit Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wellpinit, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.88794, -117.988025. 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 Wellpinit and Stevens County.

Detailed location data for Wellpinit includes the ZIP code (99040), telephone area code (509), county seat of Stevens County (Colville), 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 Wellpinit is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.