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Cle Elum.

Its Census reference point is in Chiwaukum Hills and Lowlands, within North Cascades. South Cle Elum lies about 0.6 miles south of Cle Elum by reference-point distance.

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

A closer look at Cle Elum, Washington · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Cle Elum, Washington from above

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THE SETTINGChiwaukum Hills and Lowlands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYKittitas County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Cle Elum on the map

THE CLE ELUM LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Chiwaukum Hills and Lowlands setting.

Cle Elum city has 4.49 square miles of land in Kittitas County. Its Census reference point is in Chiwaukum Hills and Lowlands, within North Cascades.

Rugged high mountains and glacial terrain span a strong west-to-east climate transition. Wetter maritime forests to the west contrast with drier inland conditions on the eastern side.

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

Cle Elum and Kittitas County

Cle Elum is associated with Kittitas 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.

Kittitas County

Cle Elum by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Cle Elum, or 0.1% of its total area. It is 1.4 percentage points lower than the 1.5% recorded for Kittitas County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Cle Elum city has 11.1 times the land area of nearby South Cle Elum town (0.4 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Cle Elum land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Cle Elum

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Cle Elum. Check the Kittitas County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Chiwaukum Hills and Lowlands setting

Chiwaukum Hills and Lowlands belongs to North Cascades. Which side of the range contains the tract, and what do road and topographic records show about its approach and slopes?

03

Check the route, beyond South Cle Elum

South Cle Elum is 0.6 miles south of the Cle Elum 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.

Cle Elum 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 CLE ELUM

USGS National Map

Begin at 47.1946° N, 120.9528° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Cle Elum ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Cle Elum

Use this municipal 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 City Of Cle Elum ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Kittitas

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 Kittitas ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Cle Elum data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Chiwaukum Hills and Lowlands

Explore the agency mapping behind the North 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 Cle Elum.

South Cle Elum lies about 0.6 miles south of Cle Elum by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Cle Elum in context

NSEWSouth Cle Elum · 0.6 miles1Ronald · 4.7 miles2Easton · 10.1 miles3Roslyn · 10.3 miles4Thorp · 16 miles5Cliffdell · 19.3 miles6OUTER RING: 19.3 MILES
  1. 1
    South Cle Elum0.6 mi · town
  2. 2
    Ronald4.7 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Easton10.1 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Roslyn10.3 mi · city
  5. 5
    Thorp16 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Cliffdell19.3 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 Cle Elum
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 Cle Elum?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Kittitas County. Cle Elum’s 4.49 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Cle Elum property in Chiwaukum Hills and Lowlands?+

No. Chiwaukum Hills and Lowlands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Cle Elum 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 South Cle Elum as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 0.6 miles south of Cle Elum’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 Cle Elum?+

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.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Cle Elum.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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