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Centralia Washington Map

Explore Centralia, 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 Centralia, Washington

How to Use This Centralia, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	46.72205
Longitude	-122.970947
Population	18,183
Density	921.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98531
Area Code	425
County Seat	Chehalis
School District	Centralia School District

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About Centralia, Washington

Centralia is a locality in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 18,183. The population density is 921.2 people per km². Centralia is located at 46.7221°N, 122.9709°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Centralia is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98531.

Centralia occupies a stretch of land where the persistent, soft light of the Pacific Northwest defines the contours of the local terrain. It lies 13.5 miles southwest of Thurston, WA (from Thurston, WA: bearing 221°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north of Chehalis. China Creek flows quietly through the landscape, acting as a constant, rhythmic presence near the heart of the settlement. To the east, the distant, shadowed peaks of the Cascade Range provide a permanent boundary against the horizon. The nearby Salzer Valley offers a verdant, low-lying expanse that contrasts with the dense, dark timber found in Capitol State Forest. Residents often find respite in the quiet greenery of George Washington Park, where the air holds a cool, damp stillness during the long gray months.

Centralia emerged from the necessity of transit and trade, anchoring itself firmly as a point of convergence for those moving through the region. The local economy shifted over decades from foundational timber harvesting and coal mining to a diverse service sector that sustains the daily life of the populace. Industrial roots run deep here, though the modern landscape now reflects a quieter, more measured transition toward small-scale commerce and regional logistics. While the echoes of early labor struggles once defined the public discourse, Centralia now maintains a steady, industrious pace. The community remains tethered to its history, acknowledging the grit required to build a permanent settlement in such a demanding, rain-shadowed environment.

Cultural life in Centralia centers on the preservation of heritage and a deep-seated appreciation for the quietude of regional living. Notable landmarks include the historic downtown district, where brick facades retain a gravity and purpose that speak to the endurance of the original builders. Every summer, the town honors its namesake founder, George Washington, a man whose quiet foresight helped organize the early settlement. The atmosphere is marked by a deliberate slowness, a quality that persists even as travelers pass through on the primary transit corridors. Life proceeds with a certain stoic dignity, reflecting a place that values the steady, reliable rhythm of neighbors working alongside one another under a perpetually cloud-softened sky.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fort Borst Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 261° W
Centralia Outdoor Pool (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 096° E
The Sentinel (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 121° SE
Fox Theater (Cinema) — 0.9 mi, 121° SE
The Olympic Club Theater (Cinema) — 0.9 mi, 115° SE
Shady Lady (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 110° E
Armory Hills Open Space (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 095° E
Staeber Point (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 120° SE
Southwest Washington Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 171° S
The Vintage Antique Motorcycle Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 180° S
John Dobson (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 172° S
Veteran’s Memorial Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 184° S
Oregon Trail Marker (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 337° NW
Willapa Hills Trail (State Recreation Area) — 5.0 mi, 180° S
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 347° N
Scatter Creek (State Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 347° N
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Wa (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.1 mi, 236° SW · 1,044 acres
Tenino Depot Museum (Museum) — 10.7 mi, 031° NE
Millersylvania Memorial (State Park) — 12.4 mi, 010° N
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.9 mi, 349° N · 16k acres
Camp McDonald (Historic Ruins) — 15.6 mi, 212° SW
Olympic National Forest (National Forest) — 15.8 mi, 002° N · 632k acres
World's Largest Egg (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 174° S
Seahawks Rooster (Public Artwork) — 15.9 mi, 174° S
Skydive Toledo (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 156° SE
Art Gallery 505 (Gallery) — 20.4 mi, 163° S
Timberline High School Auditorium (Theatre) — 21.3 mi, 022° N
The Huntting's Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Forest (Attraction) — 22.4 mi, 118° SE
Washington Center for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 22.5 mi, 009° N
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 23.0 mi, 098° E · 1.3M acres

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