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Aberdeen Washington Map

Explore Aberdeen, Washington, 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 Aberdeen, Washington

How to Use This Aberdeen, Washington Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Aberdeen, Washington. 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 Washington 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 Aberdeen.

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	Aberdeen
State	Washington (WA)
County	Grays Harbor County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	46.975371
Longitude	-123.815722
Population	17,013
Density	604.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98520
Area Code	425
County Seat	Montesano
School District	Aberdeen School District

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About Aberdeen, Washington

Aberdeen is a locality in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 17,013. The population density is 604.1 people per km². Aberdeen is located at 46.9754°N, 123.8157°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Aberdeen is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98520.

Aberdeen anchors itself where the persistent flow of the Wishkah River meets the lower reaches of the landscape, creating a threshold between the dense, evergreen-shadowed interior and the salt-touched air of the coast. It lies 5.6 miles west-southwest of Grays Harbor, WA (from Grays Harbor, WA: bearing 256°T), and is situated 3.5 miles east of Hoquiam. The mist often clings to the low-lying terrain here, softening the edges of the industrial docks and the nearby Rennie Island, which sits quietly in the water like a remnant of a slower era. Beyond the immediate banks, the topography rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Cascade Range, visible only when the heavy gray clouds choose to part. Residents find a quiet refuge in the local greenery of Zelasko Park, a space that offers a pause amidst the damp, rhythmic pulse of the tides. To the west, the Bowerman Basin serves as a reminder of the proximity to the open coastline, while the inland waters of Lake Aberdeen provide a still, dark contrast to the moving currents of the river.

Aberdeen traces its foundational pulse to the timber trade, a history written in the sawdust and ship-laden currents that once defined the regional livelihood. The economy has shifted through the decades, moving from the singular intensity of logging and mill work toward a more diversified blend of maritime service, retail, and regional logistics. Bear Gulch remains a quiet topographical marker of the surrounding terrain, suggesting the rugged, untamed character that necessitated the development of early infrastructure. Today, the local industries continue to adapt to the changing demands of the Pacific Northwest, maintaining a connection to the natural resources that first drew settlers to these riverbanks. The steady labor of the docks and the quiet persistence of small businesses keep the economy tethered to the reality of the geography, favoring utility and endurance over fleeting trends.

Cultural life in Aberdeen is shaped by a distinct, resilient spirit that finds expression in the stories told by those who have weathered the long, damp winters of this coastal edge. The architecture and streetscapes carry the weight of a century of change, highlighted by landmarks that stand as quiet observers of the daily commute and the evening descent of fog. While many pass through on their way to the Olympic Peninsula, the town claims a singular fame as the early home of Kurt Cobain, whose influence lingers in the artistic sensibilities of a younger generation. Community gatherings and local events often center on the shared history of the docks and the river, grounding the social fabric in a tangible, unpretentious reality. Life moves with an observant, reflective pace, mirroring the slow, deep movement of the water that defines the character of the people who call Aberdeen their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Illumination (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 241° SW
D&R Theatre (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 216° SW
East Aberdeen Riverfront Walk (State Recreation Area) — 0.2 mi, 078° E
Franklin Filed (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 246° SW
As you were (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 038° NE
In memoriam (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 039° NE
Memorial Placard (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 288° W
Vewing Pier (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 083° E
Stewart Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 000° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 273° W
Bishop Athletic Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 212° SW
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 224° SW
7th Street Theatre (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 273° W
Chehalis River Surge Plain Natural Area Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.3 mi, 101° E
Hoquiam Surge Plain I (State Resource Management Area) — 4.7 mi, 300° NW
Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.8 mi, 271° W · 4,227 acres
International Mermaid Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 241° SW
Chehalis Valley Historical Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 089° E
Elk River Natural Resources Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 11.6 mi, 221° SW
Railroad Camp (Historic Ruins) — 14.1 mi, 350° N
South Beach Arts Association (Arts Centre) — 14.7 mi, 248° W
Chapman Farms (Attraction) — 15.0 mi, 088° E
Ocean Shores Cinema (Cinema) — 16.4 mi, 277° W
Nellivander's Shoppe (Gallery) — 19.5 mi, 084° E
Seaport Museum (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 169° S
Olympic National Forest (National Forest) — 20.7 mi, 347° N · 632k acres
World's Largest Oyster (Attraction) — 21.4 mi, 179° S
Pacific County Museum (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 179° S
Ring of Fire (Historic Ruins) — 25.7 mi, 018° N
Olympic National Park (National Park) — 34.5 mi, 352° N · 1.8M acres

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