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Cook Washington Map

Explore Cook, 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 Cook, Washington

How to Use This Cook, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	45.710396
Longitude	-121.660074
Population	420
Density	12.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	98605
Area Code	360
County Seat	Stevenson

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About Cook, Washington

Cook is a locality in Skamania County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 420. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Cook is located at 45.7104°N, 121.6601°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98605.

Cook occupies a narrow shelf of land where the earth rises sharply from the dark, churning waters of the Columbia River. It lies 19.5 miles east-northeast of Skamania, WA (from Skamania, WA: bearing 71°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west of Hood River. The air here holds a permanent, cool dampness, influenced by the proximity of the Cascade Range that looms distantly on the western horizon like a jagged, violet shadow. Behind the settlement, the landscape lifts toward the verdant expanse of the Wind River Experimental Forest, while the nearby reach of Mill A Flat provides a rare, level reprieve amidst the steep, basalt-streaked slopes of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. When the light fades, the valley floor glows with a muted, silver luminescence, reflecting the quiet power of the river as it carves its relentless path through the stone.

History in Cook remains tethered to the timber and transit routes that first drew settlers to these rugged banks, establishing an economy defined by the extraction of resources and the mastery of the terrain. The presence of the Wygant Trail nearby serves as a quiet reminder of the footpaths that have long allowed passage through this challenging topography, connecting the residents to the broader expanse of the gorge. Though the pace of life remains deliberate, the influence of the region’s natural heritage is evident in every aspect of the local character, from the enduring resilience of the architecture to the way the seasons dictate the rhythm of the day. Travelers passing through may find themselves drawn toward the distant, thundering presence of Metlako Falls, yet the true essence of Cook is found in the stillness of the trees and the steady, unceasing flow of the water toward the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gifford Pinchot National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 000° N · 1.3M acres
Lake Bonneville (Recreation Area) — 0.4 mi, 180° S
Lewis And Clark National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 0.4 mi, 180° S · 37k acres
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 0.4 mi, 180° S
Oregon Trail National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 0.5 mi, 180° S · 1,027 acres
Viento State Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 180° S
Wygant State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 172° S
Mt. Hood National Forest (National Forest) — 1.1 mi, 175° S · 1.1M acres
Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 1.1 mi, 175° S · 65k acres
Wygant Lower Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 1.2 mi, 132° SE
Columbia River Gorge (National Scenic Byway) — 1.3 mi, 223° SW
Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 108° E
Jay D. Conant (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 110° E
Lindsey Creek State Scenic Corridor (State Recreation Area) — 2.9 mi, 236° SW
Wind Mountain Overlook (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 246° SW
Summit Creek Viaduct (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 246° SW
Wind Mountain Spirit Quest Site (Historic Ruins) — 4.6 mi, 270° W
Reflections of a Cultural Landscape (Public Artwork) — 6.6 mi, 095° E
Theater at Columbia Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 091° E
Gallery at Columbia Center for the Arts (Gallery) — 7.1 mi, 090° E
Mount Hood Railroad (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 090° E
The Fruit Company (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 118° SE
Dylan Martinez Glass Studio (Gallery) — 8.5 mi, 082° E
Wet Planet Rafting (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 055° NE
Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge (Attraction) — 11.6 mi, 257° W
Cascade Locks Historical Museum (Museum) — 11.7 mi, 256° W
Fort Raines (Historic Castle / Fort) — 13.1 mi, 253° W
Panther Creek Falls (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 323° NW
Twin Bridges Historical Museum (Museum) — 18.1 mi, 093° E
Upper Sandy Guard Station Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 23.7 mi, 195° S

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