Mill A, Washington

Mill A is a small unincorporated community in Skamania County in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Washington.

Mill A, Washington
Unincorporated community
Mill A, Washington
Coordinates: 45.756°N 121.650°W / 45.756; -121.650
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySkamania
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98605
Area code(s)509
GNIS feature ID1523144[1]

Mill A is located in the Mill A School District, home to both the Mill A Elementary School and Pacific Crest Innovation Academy.[2] This district contains about 491 residents.[3] It is near the southernmost edge of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Geography

Mill A is situated at 45.75° north latitude, -121.65° west longitude, in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The town has an elevation of 1,027 feet (313 meters).

Recreation

Mill A is located right next to the Little White Salmon River, a popular local spot for white water kayaking. The Willard National Fish Hatchery is also situated on the river, just outside of the town.[4] Other activities such as wind-surfing, skiing, snow boarding, camping, hunting, fishing, bicycling, golfing, and boating are also popular near Mill A and other communities.[2] Nearby hiking locations include Dog Mountain, Indian Heaven, and Beacon Rock State Park. There is also nearby access to the Pacific Crest Trail.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mill A, Washington
  2. Mill A School District website - Out District
  3. Mill A School District - Population
  4. Willard National Fish Hatchery
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