Winthrop Washington Map

About Winthrop, Washington

Winthrop is a locality in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 423. The population density is 162.1 people per km². Winthrop is located at 48.4779°N, 120.1862°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98862.

Winthrop, a village cradled by the imposing grandeur of the Cascade Mountains, unfolds its story in a valley carved by ancient glaciers and watered by the Methow River. It lies 59.8 miles north of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-north-west of Twisp. Here, the air, sharp and clean as mountain spring water, carries the scent of pine needles and sun-baked earth. The landscape is a dramatic interplay of stark, rocky slopes that climb towards impossibly blue skies and verdant meadows that stretch out like emerald carpets, dotted with the hardy resilience of sagebrush. The Methow River itself, a ribbon of turquoise and silver, snakes through the heart of this country, its murmur a constant, soothing presence. The very light here seems to possess a unique quality, particularly in the late afternoon, when long shadows begin to stretch, painting the rugged terrain in hues of ochre and deep violet, a silent, breathtaking spectacle. The character of Winthrop is inextricably linked to its Wild West past, a history that echoes in its wooden boardwalks and clapboard storefronts, deliberately preserved to evoke the spirit of its frontier origins. Originally a farming and ranching hub, its economy now thrives on a vibrant blend of tourism, drawn by the promise of outdoor adventure in the surrounding national forests and the allure of its charming, themed atmosphere. The annual Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival, a significant cultural event, draws music lovers from far and wide, injecting a lively, contemporary pulse into this otherwise tranquil valley. The land, once solely the domain of cattle and hay, now also supports a burgeoning appreciation for local wineries and artisanal crafts, adding layers of modern enterprise to the enduring legacy of this captivating corner of Okanogan County.

About This Winthrop Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Winthrop, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.477923, -120.186196. 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 Winthrop and Okanogan County.

Detailed location data for Winthrop includes the ZIP code (98862), telephone area code (509), county seat of Okanogan County (Okanogan), and school district assignment (Methow Valley 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 Winthrop is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.