Explore Bryn Mawr-Skyway, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bryn Mawr-Skyway, 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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway.
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 | Bryn Mawr-Skyway |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 47.4949 |
| Longitude | -122.241 |
| Population | 17,397 |
| Density | 2353.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 98178 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| County Seat | Seattle |
| School District | Renton School District |
Bryn Mawr-Skyway holds a position of quiet elevation, looking out over a landscape that shifts from suburban density toward the expansive blue of Lake Washington just a mile away. It lies 1.4 miles northwest of Renton, WA (from Renton, WA: bearing 307°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-southeast of Seattle. The terrain rises with a deliberate persistence, offering a vantage point where the light at dusk catches the silver surface of the water and turns the distant Cascade Range into a jagged, violet silhouette against the gathering clouds. Down toward the lower reaches, the Cedar River carves its path, bringing the steady, rhythmic pulse of moving water to the edge of the neighborhood. Residents often walk the grounds of Skyway Park, where the open grass offers a breath of relief amidst the surrounding woodland textures. While the coast is seven miles away at Fauntleroy Cove, the salt-tinged air occasionally drifts inland, reminding those who live here of the proximity to the wider reaches of the Pacific.
Bryn Mawr-Skyway emerged from a history of rapid regional development, transforming over decades from timber-laden slopes into a diverse residential corridor. The local economy remains tethered to the broader industrial strength of the Puget Sound region, with many residents commuting to the nearby aerospace and technology hubs that define the modern landscape. Small businesses and service-oriented trades anchor the daily commerce, creating a stable backbone for families who have lived here for generations. The influence of the nearby Tiger Mountain State Forest hints at the region’s original, dense timber heritage, which once dictated the flow of local trade and early settlement patterns. Even as the economy evolves, the neighborhood maintains a grounded, hardworking character that reflects its origins as a place built by the steady labor of those who value stability.
Cultural life in Bryn Mawr-Skyway reflects a blend of quiet domesticity and the vibrant, multicultural identity that defines this part of the Pacific Northwest. Local gatherings often center around the shared green spaces, where the community rhythm is marked by the changing seasons and the long, grey winters that demand a certain inner resilience. Educational focus remains a point of pride, with local schools fostering a sense of belonging among the youth who grow up between the shadows of Mercer Island and the May Valley. While specific landmarks are modest, the Barnes Creek Nature Trail serves as a common ground for those seeking a quiet connection to the natural world. Notable individuals who have passed through or resided in the broader region often carry the influence of this landscape, though the true spirit of the place is found in the everyday persistence of the people who call Bryn Mawr-Skyway their home.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bryn Mawr-Skyway, Washington. Coordinates: 47.4949, -122.241. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Bryn Mawr-Skyway includes the ZIP code (98178), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment (Renton School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |