Big Lake Washington Map
Big Lake, Washington — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Big Lake, Skagit County.
Interactive Map of Big Lake, Washington
| City | Big Lake |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Skagit |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 48.402883 |
| Longitude | -122.241265 |
| Population | 2,326 |
| Density | 133.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Big Lake, Washington
Big Lake is a locality in Skagit County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,326. The population density is 133.4 people per km². Big Lake is located at 48.4029°N, 122.2413°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98274.
Big Lake slumbers in a hollow of rolling green hills, its waters a deep, reflective blue that mirrors the expansive Washington sky. It lies 4.4 miles east-south-east of Mount Vernon, WA (from Mount Vernon, WA: bearing 107°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south of Sedro-Woolley. The air here carries the damp, earthy perfume of cedar and fir, a scent that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, theatrical shadows across the undulating terrain. Patches of cultivated fields, neatly squared off like a farmer's quilt, interrupt the wilder embrace of the surrounding forests, hinting at a landscape shaped by both nature's hand and human endeavor. The shoreline itself is a mosaic of weathered driftwood, smooth river stones, and the occasional bright splash of wild iris, a gentle transition between the firm earth and the cool, inviting depths. The history of Big Lake is inextricably linked to the fertile lands and the abundant waters that drew early settlers seeking a life of self-sufficiency. For generations, the rhythm of this place was dictated by the agricultural seasons, with farming and logging forming the bedrock of its economy. While the timber industry has seen its shifts, the spirit of the land persists, seen in the small farms that still dot the landscape and the quiet hum of local businesses catering to those who call Big Lake home. The lake itself remains a central character, a source of recreation and a quiet constant, its surface often rippled by the passage of small boats or the playful leaps of unseen fish, a living testament to the enduring allure of this Skagit County gem.
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About This Big Lake Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Big Lake, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Big Lake and Skagit County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Big Lake is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Big Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
