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Blaine Washington Map

Explore Blaine, 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 Blaine, Washington

How to Use This Blaine, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	48.993723
Longitude	-122.747119
Population	5,884
Density	407.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98230, 98231
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Bellingham
School District	Blaine School District

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About Blaine, Washington

Blaine is a locality in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,884. The population density is 407.3 people per km². Blaine is located at 48.9937°N, 122.7471°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Blaine is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98230, 98231.

Blaine commands the northern edge of the coastline where the salt air of Puget Sound meets the quiet stillness of the border. It lies 5.2 miles north of Birch Bay, WA (from Birch Bay, WA: bearing 359°T), and is situated 13.8 miles west-northwest of Lynden. The geography of Blaine is defined by the heavy, moisture-laden atmosphere that clings to the harbor, softening the edges of the horizon until the sky and water blur into a singular, bruised gray. Only two miles distant, the still surface of Olason Reservoir provides a calm counterpoint to the restless tidal movements of the coast. To the east, the distant, jagged silhouette of the Cascade Range anchors the view, a cold reminder of the vast, mountainous interior. A short mile away, the waters of Campbell River carve a path through the landscape, feeding into the salt marshes that define this edge of the world.

Blaine emerged from the rugged necessity of maritime commerce and the timber trade, forging an identity out of the cedar and the shifting tides. The local economy persists in this legacy, balancing the heavy industry of the harbor with the steady, quiet rhythm of cross-border commerce. Vessels once relied on these waters to export the raw wealth of the region, and today the harbor remains a functional vessel for the movement of goods and the quiet persistence of the fishing trade. The labor here is tied to the physical weight of the environment, where the tide dictates the pace of the day more effectively than any clock. People in Blaine recognize that their livelihood is inextricably linked to the currents, a reality that keeps the community grounded in the practical application of their surroundings.

Cultural character in Blaine is shaped by the intersection of two nations, creating a quiet, deliberate way of life that values the solitude of the coast. Visitors often find refuge in the Martin Street Parklet, a modest space that offers a direct view of the water and the slow migration of ships toward the open sound. While the town does not command the spotlight of global fame, it has provided a home for figures like the legendary country singer Loretta Lynn, who spent significant time in the area. Local events often center on the harbor, drawing the community together to acknowledge the seasonal shifts in the weather and the migration of the salmon. Life here moves with a certain gravity, an unadorned existence defined by the cold, clear light of the northern Pacific and the persistent, low-frequency hum of the tide.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Spirit of Blaine Harbor (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 242° SW
Peace Arch (State Park) — 0.5 mi, 350° N
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 081° E
Oregon Treaty Centennial Monument (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 327° NW
Eames Tidelands (State Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 180° S
Whatcom County Parks & Recreation (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 248° W
Iron Chink (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 243° SW
Birch Bay (State Park) — 5.1 mi, 186° S
British Petroleum (State Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 180° S
Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 6.6 mi, 191° S
Whatcom Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 182° S
Hans C. & Lida H. Berthusen (Monument) — 11.1 mi, 101° E
Valley View Pottery Gallery (Gallery) — 12.3 mi, 145° SE
The Gallery at 3rd & Main (Gallery) — 12.3 mi, 145° SE
It's About Time Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 12.4 mi, 145° SE
North Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 12.7 mi, 266° W
Claire Thomas Theatre (Theatre) — 13.7 mi, 105° E
Bebe Home (Attraction) — 14.0 mi, 272° W
San Juan County/Cypress Island Marine Biological Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 15.4 mi, 193° S
San Juan Islands National Monument (National Monument) — 15.7 mi, 192° S · 432k acres
San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.5 mi, 191° S · 1,368 acres
San Juan Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.5 mi, 191° S · 379 acres
Cordata Gallery (Gallery) — 17.7 mi, 139° SE
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (Nature Reserve) — 18.3 mi, 107° E
Carnation Condensery Smokestack (Historic Ruins) — 18.9 mi, 105° E
School Area (Attraction) — 19.5 mi, 087° E
Farmville (Attraction) — 19.6 mi, 087° E
Marine Life Center (Museum) — 19.9 mi, 145° SE
New Prospect Theatre (Theatre) — 20.5 mi, 144° SE
Old City Hall (Museum) — 20.6 mi, 144° SE

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