Kittitas County Map, Washington
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Kittitas County, Washington
Kittitas County is in central Washington, stretching from the Cascade Mountains to the Columbia River. Yakima River cuts right through the heart of Kittitas County.
Ellensburg, the county seat, is home to Central Washington University. It’s a college town with a cowboy twist. The Ellensburg Rodeo is a big deal around here. But don’t think it’s all dusty plains.
The western part of the county is green and mountainous. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are popular in winter. Summers bring hikers and campers. The county has a split personality. Part Old West, part New West. It works, somehow.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Kittitas County |
| County Seat | Ellensburg |
| Population | Approximately 52,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Kittitas, Thorp |
| Interstates and Highways | I-90, US-97, WA-10 |
| FIPS Code | 53-037 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,333 sq mi (Land: 2,297 sq mi; Water: 36 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Chelan County (North), Douglas County (Northeast), Grant County (East), Yakima County (South), Pierce County (West), King County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone (PT) |
| State | Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.0971° N, 120.7053° W |
| Etymology | Named after a Yakama word meaning “white chalk” or “land of the plenty” |
| Major Landmarks | Kittitas Valley Event Center, Ellensburg Rodeo, Iron Horse State Park |
| Website | Kittitas County Website |
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