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About White Swan, Washington

White Swan is a locality in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 588. The population density is 86.6 people per km². White Swan is located at 46.3829°N, 120.7312°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98952.

White Swan lies in a broad, sun-baked basin, where the land exhales a dry, dusty heat even as the shadows begin to lengthen. It lies 18.6 miles south-west of Yakima, WA (from Yakima, WA: bearing 215°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Harrah. The surrounding terrain is a study in muted earth tones, a vast canvas of sagebrush and sparse grasses that stretch toward the distant, hazy blue of the Umtanum Ridge. Here, the Yakima River, a silver thread in the arid landscape, carves its path, its banks a vibrant contrast of cottonwoods and willows, offering a cool respite from the relentless sun. The air itself seems to carry the scent of sun-warmed rock and the faint, sweet perfume of wild blossoms, a constant, gentle reminder of the hardy life that thrives in this seemingly austere environment. The sky above is an immense, arching dome, often painted with dramatic cloud formations that drift lazily across the horizon, promising, or sometimes delivering, the sparse but precious rain. This is a place built on the enduring spirit of agriculture, where the fertile river valley has long been coaxed to yield its bounty. Historically, White Swan was a vital hub for the agricultural communities that flourished here, its economy inextricably linked to the crops that ripened under the relentless Yakima sun. The legacy of irrigation, of water channeled and managed with careful intention, is etched into the very character of the land. While the agricultural roots run deep, the pulse of White Swan today is a quiet one, a testament to the resilience of its people. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a deliberate pace that allows for a deep connection to the earth. It’s a locality where the past is not forgotten, but rather lives on in the enduring agricultural practices and the strong, independent spirit of its inhabitants, a quiet strength that mirrors the enduring landscape.

About This White Swan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of White Swan, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.382904, -120.73118. 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 White Swan and Yakima County.

Detailed location data for White Swan includes the ZIP code (98952), telephone area code (509), county seat of Yakima County (Yakima), and school district assignment (Mount Adams 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 White Swan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.