Explore King City, Oregon, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for King City, Oregon. 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 Oregon 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 King City.
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 | King City |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.402618 |
| Longitude | -122.803987 |
| Population | 5,184 |
| Density | 2468.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 97224 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Hillsboro |
| School District | Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J |
King City emerges as a deliberate arrangement of residential life across a landscape defined by the subtle movement of water and the quiet presence of distant horizons. It lies 2.3 miles west-northwest of Tualatin, OR (from Tualatin, OR: bearing 304°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south of Beaverton. The Tualatin River flows only a mile from the center, acting as a slow, rhythmic pulse that shapes the local drainage and defines the damp, verdant character of the immediate soil. Two miles away, the expanse of Stark Reservoir offers a still, reflective surface that contrasts with the low-lying terrain of Onion Flat. On clear days, the distant peaks of the Coast Range appear as a faint, jagged charcoal line against the pale sky, anchoring the western view. Though the region feels grounded in its inland character, the influence of the nearby West Bay, located four miles away, brings a salt-tinged moisture to the evening air that softens the transition into twilight.
King City maintains a distinct historical identity that has evolved from its initial development into a quiet, orderly residential hub. The local economy relies heavily on services and administrative support, reflecting a population that values stability and the measured pace of suburban life. While small industrial sectors provide local utility, the economic character remains tied to the broader regional market, which benefits from the agricultural productivity of the surrounding basin. Entrepreneurs and small businesses often find a foothold here, serving the immediate needs of residents who prefer the convenience of proximity over the bustle of larger urban centers. The influence of the nearby Willamette Falls, ten miles distant, serves as a reminder of the region’s long-standing relationship with water-powered history and natural energy. King City continues to manage its growth with a focus on maintaining the functional, unassuming architecture that first defined its foundational years.
Cultural life in King City revolves around a shared appreciation for community leisure and the preservation of open, accessible green spaces. The King City Golf Course serves as the primary landmark, functioning as a social anchor where the residents gather to navigate the manicured fairways that define the local aesthetic. Public life is marked by seasonal gatherings that emphasize neighborly engagement rather than grand, performative spectacles. The proximity to the coast, with its cold rainforest atmosphere, encourages a culture of resilience and outdoor activity that persists even during the long, gray months of the rainy season. While Diamond Head remains a notable point of reference on the horizon six miles away, the true focus of the residents remains the immediate, quiet beauty of their own well-tended lanes. King City embodies a modest, steady temperament that favors the quiet satisfaction of a life lived in harmony with the local climate and the slow passage of the seasons.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of King City, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.402618, -122.803987. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for King City includes the ZIP code (97224), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Washington County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |