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Anacortes Washington Map

Explore Anacortes, 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 Anacortes, Washington

How to Use This Anacortes, Washington Map

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

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	Anacortes
State	Washington (WA)
County	Skagit County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	48.488725
Longitude	-122.62398
Population	17,637
Density	582.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98221
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Mount Vernon
School District	Anacortes School District

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About Anacortes, Washington

Anacortes is a locality in Skagit County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 17,637. The population density is 582.1 people per km². Anacortes is located at 48.4887°N, 122.6240°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Anacortes is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98221.

Anacortes occupies a rugged peninsula where the salt-heavy air of Puget Sound defines the daily rhythm of the tide. It lies 13.4 miles west of Burlington, WA (from Burlington, WA: bearing 281°T), and is situated 18.0 miles south-southwest of Bellingham. Salt spray clings to the cedar boughs, and the horizon is often muted by the soft, persistent gray of the Pacific Northwest. While the distant, snow-dusted peaks of the Cascade Range provide a dramatic backdrop, the immediate terrain remains defined by rocky headlands and sheltered harbors. Inland, the freshwater stillness of Cranberry Lake offers a quiet contrast to the churning currents of the nearby channels. Small, wind-swept Huckleberry Island sits just offshore, a silent sentry amidst the shifting currents that pull toward the open sea.

Anacortes grew from the promise of a deep-water harbor, attracting early settlers who sought to harness the bounty of the timber and fishing trades. Industrial life remains anchored in the maritime sector, where the steady hum of shipyards and the movement of vessels across Puget Sound continue to shape the local economy. Beyond the docks, the influence of the nearby La Conner Flats lingers in the agricultural heritage that still defines the broader region's character. The landscape bears the marks of a working waterfront, where the legacy of salmon runs and mill work informs the resilient spirit of the people. Even as the economy diversifies, the town remains tethered to the pulse of the water, reflecting a history written in wood, steel, and net.

Causland Park serves as a quiet center for public life, offering a space where the community gathers beneath the shade of mature trees to mark the passage of the seasons. The cultural character of Anacortes is marked by an understated independence, a place where the arts flourish alongside the practical demands of coastal living. Local festivals often celebrate the maritime heritage, drawing residents together to acknowledge the bounty provided by the surrounding waters. Notable figures such as the poet and writer Robert Sund found inspiration here, capturing the raw, elemental beauty of the coast in their work. The pace of life favors the deliberate, where a walk along the shore is as vital as the bustle of the commercial district.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Acfl Whistle Lake (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 192° S
John Storvik Playground (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 033° NE
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 0.7 mi, 069° E · 1,009 acres
Cranberry Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 300° NW
Ben Root Skateboard Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 034° NE
Fidalgo Bay Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.3 mi, 082° E
Anacortes Yacht Charters (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 039° NE
Really Big Tree Trunk (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 104° E
Public Art (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 105° E
Jolly Mon Charters (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 026° NE
Seafarers Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 028° NE
Lady of the Sea (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 028° NE
Anacortes Community Theater (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 009° N
Crown Yacht Charters (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 019° N
Causland Park Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 011° N
Cap Sante Park Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 2.0 mi, 034° NE
Creative Hub Pottery Painting (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 015° N
Fidalgo Island Packing Company (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 295° NW
Burrows Island (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 258° W
Deception Pass (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 185° S
San Juan Islands National Monument (National Monument) — 3.9 mi, 323° NW · 432k acres
San Juan County/Cypress Island Marine Biological Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.3 mi, 328° NW
San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.6 mi, 235° SW · 1,368 acres
San Juan Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 4.6 mi, 235° SW · 379 acres
Beachcomber Charters (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 181° S
Sloth Experience (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.0 mi, 189° S
Mrs. Hardy's Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 8.8 mi, 329° NW
La Conner Seaside Gallery (Gallery) — 8.9 mi, 139° SE
Cassera (Arts Premiers) (Gallery) — 8.9 mi, 139° SE
Alek's Art Studio (Gallery) — 8.9 mi, 139° SE

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