Burton Washington Map

About Burton, Washington

Burton is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,100. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Burton is located at 47.3890°N, 122.4607°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98070.

Burton exhales a quiet, damp breath, a scent of salt-tinged cedar and the cool loam of the Pacific Northwest. It lies 6.4 miles west of Des Moines, WA (from Des Moines, WA: bearing 262°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north of Tacoma. The land here, a patchwork of deep green Douglas fir and the glint of Puget Sound, slopes gently towards the water, its shores often shrouded in a soft, persistent mist that lends the air a pearlescent sheen. Small, weathered homes cling to the hillsides, their decks often looking out over the restless grey-blue expanse, where the occasional ferry glides like a ghost across the horizon. The character of Burton is one of patient endurance, a place where the wildness of the forest meets the tidal pull of the sea, and life unfolds at a pace dictated by the tides and the seasons rather than the ticking of a clock. The history of Burton is deeply entwined with the very trees that stand sentinel here, once a vital source for logging operations that shaped the early economy of the region. Later, its shores became a haven for those seeking respite and recreation, with small boat docks and waterfront properties hinting at a past tied to the bounty of the Sound. The local economy, though modest, still finds its roots in the natural world, with a scattering of small businesses catering to the needs of residents and the few visitors drawn to its secluded charm. There are no grand monuments here, no thrumming industrial centers, but rather a quiet continuity, a sense that the land itself holds the stories of those who have lived and worked in Burton, their lives as much a part of the landscape as the moss on the ancient firs.

About This Burton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Burton, 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 Burton and King County.

Detailed location data for Burton includes the ZIP code (98682), telephone area code (360, 206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Burton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.