Winthrop, Mountain town in Okanogan County, United States.
The town spans across hills at 539 meters elevation, featuring wooden buildings along streets that follow the landscape contours.
Gold discoveries in the 1880s led to the establishment of the settlement, which received its first post office in 1891.
The downtown area transformed into a Western architectural style in 1971, with wooden sidewalks and frontier-era building designs.
The town maintains 120 miles of groomed trails for cross-country skiing, with equipment rentals and instruction available throughout winter.
Winthrop recorded Washington state's lowest temperature at -48°F (-44.4°C) on December 30, 1968.
Location: Okanogan County
Elevation above the sea: 539 m
Website: http://townofwinthrop.com/
Address: Winthrop, WA 98862, USA 98862 Winthrop
Website: http://townofwinthrop.com
GPS coordinates: 48.47360,-120.17900
Latest update: July 21, 2025 09:48
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