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Black Diamond Washington Map

Explore Black Diamond, 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 Black Diamond, Washington

How to Use This Black Diamond, Washington Map

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

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	Black Diamond
State	Washington (WA)
County	King County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	47.314748
Longitude	-122.017685
Population	4,697
Density	276.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98010
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Seattle
School District	Enumclaw School District

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About Black Diamond, Washington

Black Diamond is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,697. The population density is 276.9 people per km². Black Diamond is located at 47.3147°N, 122.0177°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Black Diamond is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98010.

Black Diamond emerges from the earth as a place defined by the quiet persistence of its inland landscape. It lies 2.4 miles west-northwest of Franklin, WA (from Franklin, WA: bearing 283°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-southeast of Maple Valley. The surrounding terrain reveals itself in deep, earthen tones, marked by the proximity of the Green River Gorge where the land drops away into shadowed, verdant complexity. Nearby, the water of Lake Sawyer reflects the shifting sky, providing a still counterpoint to the movement of Rock Creek as it carves a path through the soil just one mile away. On the distant horizon, the Cascade Range stands as a serrated edge against the light, grounding the view in a permanent, geological scale. The air here holds the damp weight of the region, cooling as the sun retreats behind the tree lines of Tiger Mountain State Forest.

Black Diamond traces its origins to the coal deposits that once drew laborers from across the globe to toil in the dark veins beneath the surface. This extraction fueled the early local economy, shifting the town from a rugged outpost into a site of industrial endeavor that shaped the very architecture of the streets. Over generations, the reliance on coal faded, allowing the character of the economy to transition toward a blend of residential life and small-scale commerce. The legacy of those early mines remains a silent partner in the daily rhythm, informing how the community values its own endurance. Today, the focus has moved toward preserving a way of life that balances the memory of extraction with a modern, steady pace of development.

Cultural identity in Black Diamond flows from a deep appreciation for the outdoors, often expressed through the activity at the Black Diamond Bmx Park where the kinetic energy of the youth animates the afternoon. The community gathers at local landmarks that honor the mining heritage, keeping the connection to the past visible in the public squares and shared spaces. While the town remains a modest, quiet entity, it occasionally claims a place in the wider consciousness through individuals like the legendary musician Duff McKagan, whose roots here reflect the town's capacity to foster creative spirit. Seasonal events bring residents together, reinforcing a social cohesion that feels deliberate and unhurried. Life here moves with a thoughtful cadence, colored by the long, grey light that defines the afternoon and the quiet strength of a place that understands its own history.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lake Sawyer Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 305° NW
Concrete Pillar from Mine #11 (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 132° SE
Green To Cedar Rivers Trail Site (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 349° N
Black Diamond Natural Area 2 (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 032° NE
Black Diamond Natural Area 1 (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 013° N
Flaming Geyser (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 176° S
GRG - Hanging Gardens (State Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 129° SE
Remote Control Airfield (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 200° S
GRG - Black Diamond (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 168° S
Old Franklin Coal Mine Trestle (Historic Ruins) — 2.8 mi, 122° SE
Kline No. 2 Mineshaft (Historic Ruins) — 2.9 mi, 116° SE
Salmon Ponds (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 184° S
Papa Bear (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 356° N
Franklin Ghost Town (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 113° SE
Bass Lake Complex Natural Area 1 (Local Recreation) — 3.1 mi, 168° S
Landsburg 1955 Mine Collapse Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 021° N
Metzler Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.9 mi, 239° SW
Untitled (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 347° N
Petroglyph (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 029° NE
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 347° N
Maple Valley Creative Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.6 mi, 347° N
Hobart Yellow Submarine (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 019° N
Larry Phillips Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 9.0 mi, 346° N
Auburn Avenue Theatre (Theatre) — 9.9 mi, 267° W
Connell's Prairie Battle (Registered Battlefield) — 10.1 mi, 211° SW
Modest Fashion Boutique (Gallery) — 10.8 mi, 265° W
Green River Watershed Watershed Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 11.8 mi, 117° SE · 45k acres
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 14.2 mi, 025° NE · 1.3M acres
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 14.6 mi, 185° S · 236k acres
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 21.5 mi, 068° E · 415k acres

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