West Pasco Washington Map

About West Pasco, Washington

West Pasco is a locality in Franklin County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,122. The population density is 305.5 people per km². West Pasco is located at 46.2454°N, 119.1828°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99301.

West Pasco unfolds as a landscape of broad horizons and sun-baked earth, where the Columbia River marks a generous, life-giving boundary. It lies 3.2 miles north-west of Kennewick, WA (from Kennewick, WA: bearing 317°T), and is situated 3.9 miles west of Pasco. The terrain here is subtly sculpted, a gentle rise and fall of land that stretches towards the vast, open sky, often painted in shades of ochre and sage. Along the riverbanks, willows and cottonwoods offer a whisper of green, a stark contrast to the arid scrubland that defines much of the surrounding country. The air, especially as dusk descends, carries a dry, mineral scent, and the light can become a burnished gold, transforming the ordinary into something momentarily luminous. This is a place where the elements are a constant presence, shaping both the land and the quiet resilience of its inhabitants. The story of West Pasco is deeply entwined with the powerful flow of the Columbia and the fertile soil it irrigates. This land was once part of a grander agricultural vision, and today, its economy thrives on the bounty of the Tri-Cities’ agricultural heartland, with vineyards, orchards, and fields of grain stretching outwards. The river itself remains a vital artery, supporting industries and offering a place for recreation, its surface often glinting like scattered diamonds under the midday sun. History here is not shouted from grand monuments, but is felt in the enduring spirit of innovation that has seen this area grow, adapting to the challenges of its environment and transforming arid expanses into productive land.

About This West Pasco Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Pasco, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.245413, -119.182792. 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 West Pasco and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for West Pasco includes the ZIP code (99301), telephone area code (509), county seat of Franklin County (Pasco), and school district assignment (Pasco 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 West Pasco is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.