Whitman Washington Map

About Whitman, Washington

Whitman is a locality in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 48,600. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Whitman is located at 46.0457°N, 118.4897°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99163.

Whitman lies in a wide, sun-scoured basin where the Walla Walla River, a ribbon of muted silver, threads through broad fields of golden wheat. It lies 7.2 miles west of Walla Walla, WA (from Walla Walla, WA: bearing 260°T), and is situated 4.9 miles west of College Place. The land here is a study in ochre and umber, a vast, sweeping canvas under a sky that stretches to an infinite horizon, often painted with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a setting sun. Gentle slopes rise from the riverbed, dusted with sagebrush and the occasional gnarled juniper, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the relentless light. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the dust of the earth and the faint sweetness of ripening grain, a pervasive aroma that clings to everything. The story of Whitman is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. Originally established by a community drawn to the agricultural promise of the region, its economy has long been anchored in the cultivation of wheat, a steady, dependable harvest that has sustained generations. The presence of Whitman College, a venerable institution of higher learning, imbues the area with a quiet intellectual hum, its stately buildings a counterpoint to the sprawling fields. While not a place of bustling industry, the rhythm of Whitman is one of patient growth and quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring power of the land and the people who call it home.

About This Whitman Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Whitman, 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 Whitman and Walla Walla County.

Detailed location data for Whitman includes the ZIP code (99362), telephone area code (509), county seat of Walla Walla County (Walla Walla), 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 Whitman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.