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Alder.

Its Census reference point is in Western Cascades Lowlands and Valleys, within Cascades. La Grande lies about 2.2 miles northwest of Alder by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Alder, Washington
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Alder, Washington · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Alder, Washington from above

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THE SETTINGWestern Cascades Lowlands and Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPierce County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Alder on the map

THE ALDER LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Western Cascades Lowlands and Valleys setting.

Alder CDP has 3.21 square miles of land in Pierce County. Its Census reference point is in Western Cascades Lowlands and Valleys, within Cascades.

Volcanic mountains, deeply cut stream valleys and glaciated high country define the Cascades. Conifer forests change with elevation, giving way to mountain meadows and rocky alpine terrain.

Regional context: Cascades ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Alder and Pierce County

Alder is associated with Pierce County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Pierce County

Alder by land and water

The Census records 0.03 square miles of water within Alder, or 0.8% of its total area. It is 6.8 percentage points lower than the 7.6% recorded for Pierce County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Alder CDP has 75.5% of the land area of nearby La Grande CDP (4.26 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Alder land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Alder’s place name from its government

Alder is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Alder address as city approval. Pierce County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Western Cascades Lowlands and Valleys setting

Western Cascades Lowlands and Valleys belongs to Cascades. How do the road approach, elevation and slope change between the parcel entrance and the area you want evaluated?

03

Check the route, beyond La Grande

La Grande is 2.2 miles northwest of the Alder reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Alder resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ALDER

USGS National Map

Begin at 46.7820° N, 122.2612° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Alder ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Pierce

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Pierce ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Alder data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Western Cascades Lowlands and Valleys

Explore the agency mapping behind the Cascades context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Washington landowner resources

Ecology water-right search

Official guidance and map links for researching Washington water rights.

Washington geology portal

DNR maps and data for geologic conditions, hazards, and subsurface records.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Alder.

La Grande lies about 2.2 miles northwest of Alder by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Alder in context

NSEWLa Grande · 2.2 miles1Elbe · 3.3 miles2Mineral · 5.6 miles3Eatonville · 6 miles4Clear Lake · 10.3 miles5Ashford · 11.8 miles6OUTER RING: 11.8 MILES
  1. 1
    La Grande2.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Elbe3.3 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Mineral5.6 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Eatonville6 mi · town
  5. 5
    Clear Lake10.3 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Ashford11.8 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Washington; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Alder
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Alder?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Pierce County. Alder’s 3.21 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Alder property in Western Cascades Lowlands and Valleys?+

No. Western Cascades Lowlands and Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Alder boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use La Grande as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.2 miles northwest of Alder’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Alder?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Alder.
Your next chapter.

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