Explore Buckley, 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 Buckley, 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 Buckley.
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 | Buckley |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 47.163157 |
| Longitude | -122.026779 |
| Population | 5,114 |
| Density | 511.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 98321 |
| Area Code | 425 |
| County Seat | Tacoma |
| School District | White River School District |
Buckley occupies a plateau that rises with quiet authority above the surrounding lowlands. It lies 3.3 miles south-southwest of Enumclaw, WA (from Enumclaw, WA: bearing 210°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east of Bonney Lake.
The White River carves a path through the landscape just one mile away, its presence felt in the cool, moisture-heavy air that settles over the terrain. To the east, the distant Cascade Range creates a jagged silhouette against the sky, anchoring the horizon in a permanent, stony stillness. The Wickersham Basin lies nearby, a subtle depression in the earth that catches the long, slanting light of late afternoon. Residents find space for reflection at Foothills Museum Park, where the local history remains preserved amidst the quiet growth of the surrounding woodland. Lake Tapps sits six miles away, offering a contrast to the steady, terrestrial permanence of the local prairie and timberland.
Buckley emerged from the rugged necessity of the timber industry, which once dictated the rhythm of daily labor and the layout of the streets. Early settlers recognized the value of the dense, dark forests, and the town grew steadily as a hub for those who worked the earth and the timber stands. Today, the economy has shifted toward a blend of local commerce and a workforce that values the independence of a self-contained life. The influence of the lumber mills has faded, yet the industrious spirit remains, visible in the careful maintenance of storefronts and the pride taken in local infrastructure. Buckley maintains a deliberate pace, favoring the steady accumulation of small, personal successes over the frantic speed of larger urban centers.
The cultural character of Buckley is defined by a deep-seated appreciation for the quietude of the inland landscape and a commitment to preserving its specific identity. Residents often gather at Foothills Museum Park to engage with the artifacts of their predecessors, ensuring that the legacy of the region endures for those who follow. The town hosts seasonal events that draw the community together, fostering a sense of shared purpose that transcends individual interests. While the pace of life remains slow, there is an underlying vitality found in the way the light changes across the open fields at dusk. Buckley serves as a place where the connection to the land is not merely an observation, but a fundamental aspect of the day-to-day experience.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buckley, Washington. Coordinates: 47.163157, -122.026779. 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 Buckley includes the ZIP code (98321), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (White River 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. |