Mead
A community guide to Mead in Washington, the United States.
- Population
- 7,576 residents
- Region
- Washington
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 47.7674, -117.3549
Geography and location
Mead sits at approximate coordinates 47.7674 latitude and -117.3549 longitude within Washington. The terrain and natural features around Mead reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Washington road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Mead offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Washington: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Mead's residents. Visitors passing through Mead encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Mead typically involves the regional road network of Washington or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Mead to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Washington. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Mead.