Explore Camano Island, 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 Camano Island, 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 Camano Island.
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 | Camano Island |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Island County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 48.187056 |
| Longitude | -122.507847 |
| Population | 17,218 |
| Density | 310.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 98282 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| County Seat | Coupeville |
Camano Island emerges from the surrounding waters as a resilient landmass defined by its quiet connection to the tide. It lies 1.3 miles northeast of Camano, WA (from Camano, WA: bearing 46°T), and is situated 3.4 miles east-southeast of Island. The terrain across Camano Island presents a topography of modest elevations and dense woodlands, offering a sanctuary for those who seek the stillness of the Pacific Northwest. Two miles from the bustling shoreline, the waters of Triangle Cove define the edge of the local experience, pulling at the land with a rhythmic, gravitational persistence. Further inland, the gentle flow of Kristoferson Creek cuts a path through the earth, while the distant, jagged silhouette of the Olympic Mountains provides a permanent, snow-dusted horizon. Travelers might find a sense of peace at the Four Springs House, where the legacy of the landscape remains preserved against the encroaching pace of the modern world.
Historical growth on Camano Island mirrors the broader evolution of the region, shifting from early resource extraction to a more nuanced, residential identity. Local industry once leaned heavily upon the harvest of timber and the bounty of the soil, though the economy now favors a blend of small-scale agriculture and professional service. The land itself holds memories of labor, with the nearby Smith Prairie serving as a reminder of the agrarian roots that once anchored the early settlers. Even today, the island maintains a functional relationship with its surroundings, as the inhabitants navigate the complexities of a life lived slightly apart from the mainland. The proximity to Crockett Lake, six miles away, rounds out a geography that values water as a source of both sustenance and reflection.
Cultural life on Camano Island moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence that honors the individual spirit. Residents often gather for seasonal festivities that celebrate the harvest or the turning of the seasons, fostering a communal bond that feels both authentic and understated. The Four Springs House stands as a significant landmark, serving as a focal point for public gatherings and the preservation of local heritage. While the island is known for its privacy, it has been the home of figures like the author Jack Heffner, who found inspiration in the quietude of the coastal environment. The atmosphere here is colored by the long, grey light of the northern winters, turning the daily walk or the simple act of watching the tide into a meditative practice.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Camano Island, Washington. Coordinates: 48.187056, -122.507847. 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 Camano Island includes the ZIP code (98282), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Island County (Coupeville), and school district assignment.
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. |