Cottage Lake
A community guide to Cottage Lake in Washington, the United States.
- Population
- 22,857 residents
- Region
- Washington
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 47.7443, -122.0773
Overview
Cottage Lake is a populated place in Washington, the United States. The community supports 22,857 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Washington. Its position within the broader regional network gives Cottage Lake a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Getting there
Reaching Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake.
History
The history of Cottage Lake is bound up with the broader story of Washington. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Cottage Lake has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Cottage Lake sits at approximate coordinates 47.7443 latitude and -122.0773 longitude within Washington. The terrain and natural features around Cottage Lake 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.