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Des Moines Washington Map

Explore Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, Washington

How to Use This Des Moines, Washington Map

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

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	Des Moines
State	Washington (WA)
County	King County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	47.388708
Longitude	-122.317581
Population	32,888
Density	1980.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98198, 98148
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Seattle
School District	Highline School District

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About Des Moines, Washington

Des Moines is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 32,888. The population density is 1980.4 people per km². Des Moines is located at 47.3887°N, 122.3176°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Des Moines is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98198, 98148.

Des Moines anchors a landscape where the sharp, salt-heavy breath of the Pacific meets the quiet persistence of dense evergreen corridors. It lies 3.6 miles south of SeaTac, WA (from SeaTac, WA: bearing 182°T), and is situated 4.4 miles west-northwest of Kent. Des Moines Creek carves a meditative path through the terrain, its waters drawing a silver line toward the expansive horizons of Poverty Bay. To the east, the Cascade Range looms as a jagged, atmospheric presence that shifts in color from deep violet to pale charcoal as the sun retreats. The verdant slopes of Tiger Mountain State Forest remain a distant, dark velvet anchor against the sky, while the nearby Barnes Creek Nature Trail offers a damp, moss-softened passage for those seeking the stillness of the woods. On days when the mist clears, the silhouette of Maury Island emerges from the gray, a lonely sentinel guarding the quiet rhythm of the tides.

Des Moines traces its origins to the modest ambitions of early settlers who recognized the potential for a harbor trade in the timber and agricultural bounty of the region. The local economy shifted from those foundational roots into a modern blend of industry and commerce, heavily influenced by the hum of nearby transit and the steady movement of goods. While the town maintains a steady pace of labor, the influence of the water remains constant, shaping the character of its commercial life and the habits of its workforce. People here often look toward the industries that define the greater region, yet the daily bread of the locality is earned in the quiet offices and specialized businesses that occupy the gentle rise of the land. It is a place that values the steady, unadorned work of its citizens, grounded by the practical needs of a community that understands the value of a solid day’s effort.

Des Moines fosters a cultural identity that is inextricably linked to the damp, cooling influence of the marine air and the quietude of its public spaces. Residents frequently gather at Overlook I, a vantage point that offers a meditative perspective on the water and the slow, deliberate passage of the seasons. The town celebrates its heritage through modest, community-centered events that highlight a shared appreciation for the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. While the area is not defined by the fame of its inhabitants, it has provided a quiet backdrop for various creative individuals who find inspiration in the gray, literate light of the coast. Life in Des Moines unfolds with a focus on the immediate, where the proximity to the water and the proximity to the trails creates a space for a deliberate, measured existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Highline Cc (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 090° E
Mt Rainier (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 034° NE
A Gentle Nudge (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 325° NW
Parkside Wetlands (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 129° SE
Saltwater (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 179° S
Saltwater Underwater Park (Marine Protected Area) — 1.1 mi, 197° S
Kayak Rentals (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 195° S
Old Roy (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 189° S
Tom Deshner Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 327° NW
Maury Island Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.1 mi, 269° W
Downey Bridge Monument (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 105° E
Bubbleator (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 190° S
Lookout at C (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 010° N
Railroad Car (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 348° N
Clock Tower Bell (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 170° S

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