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Cheney Washington Map

Explore Cheney, 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 Cheney, Washington

How to Use This Cheney, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.48739
Longitude	-117.575762
Population	13,255
Density	1178.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	99004
Area Code	509
County Seat	Spokane
School District	Cheney School District

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About Cheney, Washington

Cheney is a locality in Spokane County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 13,255. The population density is 1178.7 people per km². Cheney is located at 47.4874°N, 117.5758°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Cheney is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 99004.

Cheney occupies a quiet expanse of the high plateau, where the landscape stretches out in wide, rhythmic swells of earth and golden grass. It lies 10.9 miles south of Airway Heights, WA (from Airway Heights, WA: bearing 176°T), and is situated 7.7 miles southeast of Medical Lake. The land here is defined by an inland stillness, far from any salt air, characterized instead by the subtle shift of shadows across the open plains. Nearby, the quiet waters of Fish Lake offer a place of reflection, while the modest flow of Minnie Creek weaves through the local terrain. Prosser Hill rises as a singular landmark on the horizon, providing a point of orientation against the vast, vaulted sky. At the center of daily life, Veterans' Memorial Park serves as a common ground where the community gathers under the changing light of the seasons.

Cheney emerged from the expansion of the railways, serving as a vital junction that connected the surrounding agricultural fields to broader markets. The local economy has long been anchored by the productivity of the land, with wheat and various crops shaping the seasonal labor of the inhabitants. Beyond the harvest, the regional industry finds stability in the presence of higher education, which draws students and faculty into the daily rhythm of the streets. This intellectual focus has helped to diversify the local economy, moving it beyond a strictly agrarian foundation into a more modern, service-oriented framework. The interplay between the quiet work of farming and the bustle of university life creates a distinct balance that defines the character of Cheney.

Cultural life in Cheney is marked by the presence of Eastern Washington University, which acts as a center for both academic pursuit and collegiate athletics. The campus serves as a primary landmark, grounding the atmosphere with a sense of energy that contrasts with the surrounding, silent stretches of Phillips Meadow. Local events often center on the shifting academic calendar, bringing a youthful vitality to the quiet streets and local businesses. While the pace of life remains deliberate and grounded, the influence of the university ensures a steady stream of new ideas and perspectives. Notable figures such as the author Sherman Alexie spent formative time in the region, reflecting the quiet, introspective spirit that often emerges from these wide, inland spaces.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Juggling Act (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 331° NW
Anna Dvorak's Tree (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 310° NW
Moos Field (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 229° SW
Columbia Plateau Trail (State Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 148° SE
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.2 mi, 193° S · 40k acres
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 007° N
50-Acre Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 350° N
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 1.7 mi, 171° S
Kepple Lake Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 143° SE
Willow Lake Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 336° NW
Battle of Four Lakes Monument (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 349° N
James T. Slavin Family Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 6.8 mi, 069° E
Mullan Military Road Historical Monument (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 065° NE
Douglas C-47B Skytrain (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 343° N
Republic F-105B Thunderchief (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 343° N
Cessna T-37B Tweet (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 343° N
1987 Kc-135 Crash Memorial (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 343° N
AMC River Park Square 20 (Cinema) — 13.9 mi, 031° NE
Riverside (State Park) — 14.0 mi, 015° N
EOS Planetarium (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 022° N
First Interstate Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 14.1 mi, 032° NE
Spartan Playhouse (Theatre) — 14.1 mi, 022° N
River City Modelers (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 036° NE
Spokane Print & Publishing Center (Gallery) — 14.5 mi, 026° NE
Bing Crosby House Museum (Museum) — 14.9 mi, 033° NE
Garland Theater (Cinema) — 15.9 mi, 026° NE
Art Room 509 (Arts Centre) — 17.5 mi, 042° NE
Iron Horse Palouse (State Park) — 17.8 mi, 181° S
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 28.4 mi, 326° NW · 60k acres
Coeur d'Alene National Forest (National Forest) — 34.2 mi, 091° E · 727k acres

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