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Carson Washington Map

Explore Carson, 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 Carson, Washington

How to Use This Carson, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	45.734805
Longitude	-121.82621
Population	2,323
Density	187.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	98610
Area Code	360
County Seat	Stevenson
School District	Stevenson-Carson School District

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About Carson, Washington

Carson is a locality in Skamania County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,323. The population density is 187.2 people per km². Carson is located at 45.7348°N, 121.8262°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98610.

Carson sustains a quiet intensity where the persistent, rushing pulse of Carson Creek cuts through the damp, moss-heavy earth. It lies 13.1 miles northeast of Skamania, WA (from Skamania, WA: bearing 55°T), and is situated 14.4 miles west of Hood River. The landscape here is defined by the verticality of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, a protected expanse where the air holds a perpetual, cool moisture that encourages the growth of ancient, towering conifers. To the north, the terrain begins its long, arduous climb toward the distant Cascade Range, while the nearby slopes offer a rugged transition toward the elevated expanse of the Benson Plateau. The light in Carson often softens into a muted, silver-gray hue, filtering through the dense canopy to illuminate the fern-covered floor and the dark, mineral-rich soil that characterizes this inland territory. A mere mile away, the quiet surface of Lake Bonneville reflects the overcast sky, providing a still counterpoint to the relentless movement of the nearby creek.

History in Carson remains tethered to the exploitation of the land’s natural timber resources and the enduring legacy of the Wind River Experimental Forest, where generations have studied the complex biology of the region’s timberlands. The local economy persists as a blend of forestry-related industry and a modest, deliberate pace of life that favors isolation over the frantic expansion found in more urbanized basins. Travelers seeking a deeper engagement with the terrain often find their way to the Brush Creek Trail, a route that winds through the dense, protected wilderness and offers a stark encounter with the sheer scale of the gorge. Life in Carson proceeds with a measured, deliberate rhythm, shaped by the seasonal shifts of the inland climate and a collective respect for the unforgiving geography that dictates the boundaries of daily work and rest.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — locality lies within
Gifford Pinchot National Forest (National Forest) — 0.8 mi, 044° NE · 1.3M acres
Lake Bonneville (Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 080° E
Lewis And Clark National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 1.4 mi, 162° S · 37k acres
Oregon Trail National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 2.5 mi, 178° S · 1,027 acres
Lang Forest State Scenic Corridor (State Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 174° S
Mt. Hood National Forest (National Forest) — 3.0 mi, 180° S · 1.1M acres
Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 3.2 mi, 173° S · 65k acres
Wyeth State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.6 mi, 140° SE
Wind Mountain Spirit Quest Site (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 117° SE
Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 217° SW
Construction of the Columbia River Highway (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 124° SE
Cascade Locks Historical Museum (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 216° SW
Summit Creek Viaduct (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 123° SE
Wind Mountain Overlook (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 122° SE
Puppy Dog viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 6.3 mi, 104° E
Fort Raines (Historic Castle / Fort) — 7.2 mi, 219° SW
Beacon Rock (State Park) — 8.4 mi, 244° SW
Panther Creek Falls (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 359° N
Pierce National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.5 mi, 227° SW · 782 acres
Little Huckleberry Trail No 47 Trailhead (Attraction) — 13.2 mi, 026° NE
Indian Heaven Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.8 mi, 358° N · 21k acres
Reflections of a Cultural Landscape (Public Artwork) — 14.7 mi, 099° E
Theater at Columbia Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 15.2 mi, 097° E
Gallery at Columbia Center for the Arts (Gallery) — 15.2 mi, 097° E
Mount Hood Railroad (Attraction) — 15.3 mi, 096° E
The Fruit Company (Museum) — 16.3 mi, 110° E
Dylan Martinez Glass Studio (Gallery) — 16.4 mi, 092° E
Cape Horn School (Historic Ruins) — 19.6 mi, 241° SW
Twin Bridges Historical Museum (Museum) — 26.2 mi, 096° E

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