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Washington Missouri Map

Explore Washington, Missouri, 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, Missouri

How to Use This Washington, Missouri Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Washington, Missouri. 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 Missouri 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	Missouri (MO)
County	Franklin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.558107
Longitude	-91.012088
Population	14,500
Density	589.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	63090
Area Code	314
County Seat	Union
School District	Washington School District

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About Washington, Missouri

Washington is a locality in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 14,500. The population density is 589.9 people per km². Washington is located at 38.5581°N, 91.0121°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Washington is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 63090.

Washington marks its place on the map where the steady Missouri River carves a slow, deliberate path through the landscape. It lies 7.5 miles north of Union, MO (from Union, MO: bearing 359°T), and is situated 9.0 miles northwest of Villa Ridge. The terrain surrounding Washington unfolds as a series of soft, earthen rises that transition toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Tuque Ridge on the horizon. Sunlight often catches the surface of Lions Lake just a mile away, turning the water into a sheet of polished glass during the quiet hours of the morning. Beyond the immediate banks, the land stretches out in a patchwork of fertile soil, while the shadows of Reifsnider State Forest offer a deeper, cooler shade to the west. Travelers might notice how the afternoon light flattens against the open fields, emphasizing the quiet, grounded scale of the Missouri plains.

German immigrants brought a focused, industrious spirit to Washington, laying foundations that eventually transformed the local economy into a center for manufacturing and specialized craftsmanship. The early settlers recognized the value of the river for trade, which helped establish a lasting reputation for precision work in metal and wood. Today, local industry continues to support the regional economy, maintaining a standard of production that honors the meticulous habits of those who first cleared the ground. Many residents still find their rhythm in the steady hum of commerce that defines the workday, balancing the demands of production with the quietude of the surrounding countryside. Even as modern technology shapes the workplace, the underlying work ethic remains a reflection of the pragmatism that has long defined the people of Washington.

Lafayette Plaza serves as the physical and social anchor of the area, providing a central space where the daily life of the community orbits in plain view. Visitors often explore the historic architecture that lines the streets, where brick facades hold the memory of generations who built their lives along the Missouri River. While Washington maintains a modest profile, it is occasionally noted as the birthplace of the corn cob pipe, an object that became a signature of American life through the image of famous figures like Douglas MacArthur. Cultural identity here is tied to the annual festivals that celebrate the harvest and the heritage of the early European settlers. These gatherings emphasize a shared history and a preference for direct, honest connection over grand gestures or artifice. The pace of life remains deliberate, favoring a calm observation of the seasons as they shift across the valley floor.

Nearby Outdoor Places

George Washington (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 212° SW
Lucinda Owens Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 023° NE
Washington, Missouri (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 346° N
Robert Frazer Marker (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 026° NE
MMTAS Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 357° N
Washington Riverfront Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 342° N
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 129° SE
Gravesite of town founder (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 130° SE
Machine Shop Gallery (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 119° SE
City Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 314° NW
Bernie E Hillermann Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 291° W
Washington Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 127° SE
South Pointe Es Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 123° SE
Katy Trail (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 036° NE
Caldwell Memorial Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 153° SE
Caldwell Franklin County Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 156° SE
Haunted Emmaus Asylum (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 010° N
Colter's Landing Access (State Recreation Area) — 8.3 mi, 285° W
Weldon Spring Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.5 mi, 077° E
Sod House (Historic Ruins) — 12.0 mi, 121° SE
Indian Teepee (Historic Ruins) — 12.1 mi, 121° SE
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 12.3 mi, 120° SE
Observation Blind (Viewpoint) — 12.5 mi, 117° SE
Robertsville State Park (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 130° SE
Big Foot (Attraction) — 14.0 mi, 111° E
Tavern Rock Cave (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 077° E
Old Bus Stop and Gallery Route 66 (Attraction) — 14.4 mi, 174° S
Battle of Pacific (Registered Battlefield) — 15.4 mi, 109° E
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.6 mi, 296° NW · 32k acres
Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 37.8 mi, 177° S · 1.5M acres

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