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It's probably not too shocking to learn that Elk Plain was once a vast prairie and is now named for the herds of elk who used to graze there.
Elk Plain is a town in Pierce County, Washington, with a population of 14,205. It's about 10 square miles on the map and sits just outside Spanaway, Washington. Many residents of Elk Plain work in Spanaway or Lakewood, which is just about 30 minutes further north. Elk Plain is also just an hour or so away from Tacoma and Seattle, two of the Northeast's most popular destinations! It's located right off Route 7, one of the main country roads in the area and makes for pretty easy access to the larger cities nearby. Most residents consider it a bedroom community and work in one of the neighboring towns. View Elk Plain City Guide