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Washington District of Columbia Map

Explore Washington, District of Columbia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Washington, District of Columbia

How to Use This Washington, District of Columbia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Washington, District of Columbia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of District of Columbia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Washington.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Washington
State	District of Columbia (DC)
County	District of Columbia County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.904247
Longitude	-77.016517
Population	689,545
Density	4355.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20230, 20250, 20001, 20002, 20003
Area Code	202
School District	District of Columbia Public Schools

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington is a locality in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, United States. With a population of 689,545, Washington is a major urban centre in District of Columbia. The population density is 4355.5 people per km². Washington is located at 38.9042°N, 77.0165°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20230, 20250, 20001.

Washington occupies a landscape defined by the deliberate geometry of federal stone and the soft, humid air that clings to the low-lying plains. It lies 1.9 miles east of Rosslyn, VA (from Rosslyn, VA: bearing 93°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-northwest of Prince Georges. The terrain is characterized by the gentle depression of Rock Creek Valley and the presence of the Washington Channel, which cuts through the urban grid with a quiet, persistent flow. To the west, the distant silhouette of Bacon Ridge provides a faint, elevated boundary against the horizon, while the central landscape is punctuated by the stillness of the Reflecting Pool. During the early spring, the atmosphere becomes heavy with the scent of blossoms, creating a sensory contrast against the rigid, neoclassical architecture that defines the physical character of Washington.

History flows through the foundation of Washington as a grand experiment in governance, conceived to serve as a neutral ground for the young republic. The site was chosen for its strategic position along the inland waterways, intended to draw the disparate interests of the early states toward a single, permanent center. As the federal government took root, the city expanded from its initial survey lines into a sprawling arrangement of grand boulevards and radial avenues, designed to reflect the aspirations of a rising nation. Over the centuries, Washington has evolved from a swampy, unfinished vision into a dense grid of marble and granite, where the weight of political legacy is felt in every corridor.

Economic life in Washington is driven primarily by the machinery of the federal government, which sustains a vast network of professional services, international organizations, and research institutions. Beyond the legislative sphere, the region supports a robust academic environment, anchored by prestigious schools like Georgetown University and George Washington University, which cultivate a constant influx of intellectual energy. Infrastructure is marked by the expansive transit systems that connect the suburban reaches to the central hubs of labor and commerce. Near the quiet green spaces of University Yard, the pace of work is steady, fueled by a workforce that balances the demands of policy-making with the maintenance of a sophisticated, modern economy.

Cultural life in Washington is played out on a grand scale, from the professional intensity of teams like the Washington Commanders and the Washington Wizards to the quiet reflection found along the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Terminus. Major annual events and festivals draw crowds to the monumental core, where landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial stand as silent observers of the passing years. The natural beauty of the area is best experienced in the transition of seasons, such as the trek to Little Falls to witness the movement of water over stone. Figures like Frederick Douglass have left an indelible mark on the identity of Washington, grounding its high-minded political culture in a profound, lived history that remains visible in the neighborhoods behind the monuments.

Nearby Outdoor Places

National Portrait Gallery (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 201° S
National Gallery of Art (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 192° S
National Archives Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 177° S
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 212° SW
United States Capitol (Historic Site) — 1.1 mi, 158° S
National Museum of American History (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 219° SW
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 189° S
White House (Historic Site) — 1.2 mi, 247° SW
National Museum of the American Indian (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 174° S
National Museum of African American History and Culture (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 218° SW
International Spy Museum (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 178° S
National Mall (Landmark) — 1.4 mi, 225° SW
Washington Monument (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 225° SW
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 230° SW
Tidal Basin (Landmark) — 1.9 mi, 219° SW
Jefferson Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 225° SW
Lincoln Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 240° SW
Arlington National Cemetery (Historic Site) — 3.0 mi, 232° SW
National Cathedral (Cathedral / Church) — 3.3 mi, 287° W
National Arboretum (Nature Reserve) — 3.7 mi, 105° E
Peter Black (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 029° NE
Unity Perch (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 146° SE
Jim Pagels (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 156° SE
DC History Center (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 252° W
Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14 (Cinema) — 0.4 mi, 213° SW
Long View Gallery (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 292° W
Goddess of Democracy replica (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 149° SE
The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts (Theatre) — 0.5 mi, 259° W
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 186° S
Museum of Illusions (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 236° SW
Shakspeare Theatre Company - Sydney Harmon Hall (Theatre) — 0.5 mi, 203° SW
Judiciary Square (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 181° S
National Guard Memorial Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 139° SE
Smithsonian American Art Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 221° SW
Flashpoint Gallery (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 227° SW
Mead Theatre Lab (Theatre) — 0.6 mi, 226° SW
The Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 206° SW
Washington Area Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 182° S
District Architecture Center (Arts Centre) — 0.7 mi, 205° SW
Captial Grounds (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 150° SE
Harry Thomas (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 034° NE
Emery N. Castle Rose Garden (Park) — 1.2 mi, 286° W
Banneker (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 345° N
No name (Park) — 1.6 mi, 255° W
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 2.6 mi, 214° SW · 2,795 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.9 mi, 055° NE · 26k acres
Rosaryville Sp (State Park) — 13.5 mi, 131° SE
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.8 mi, 203° SW · 2,944 acres

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