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East Renton Highlands Washington Map

Explore East Renton Highlands, 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 East Renton Highlands, Washington

How to Use This East Renton Highlands, Washington Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for East Renton Highlands, 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 East Renton Highlands.

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	East Renton Highlands
State	Washington (WA)
County	King County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	47.473796
Longitude	-122.088495
Population	11,937
Density	414.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	98059, 98027
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Seattle
School District	Issaquah School District

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About East Renton Highlands, Washington

East Renton Highlands is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 11,937. The population density is 414.4 people per km². East Renton Highlands is located at 47.4738°N, 122.0885°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 98059, 98027.

East Renton Highlands rises as a verdant plateau, defined by the quiet elevation of its terrain and the persistent reach of its evergreen canopy. It lies 3.3 miles northeast of Fairwood, WA (from Fairwood, WA: bearing 40°T), and is situated 7.4 miles southwest of King. Beyond the immediate residential stretches, the land dips toward May Valley, where the air holds a cooler, dampened quality during the long months of gray. The Cedar River carves a path through the lower reaches just one mile away, its steady movement providing a rhythmic pulse to the local ecology. To the east, the silhouette of the Cascade Range anchors the horizon, standing as a distant, jagged reminder of the shifting geological forces that shaped this inland expanse. Residents often look toward the shadows of Tiger Mountain State Forest, which sits six miles out, offering a deep, timbered contrast to the managed greenery of the neighborhood.

East Renton Highlands developed from a landscape once dominated by the labor of timber and the slow expansion of regional homesteads. Early settlers recognized the utility of the proximity to the Cedar River, which facilitated the movement of resources before the area evolved into a residential corridor. Today, the economy functions largely as an extension of the broader regional workforce, with many individuals commuting to centers of innovation and industry. While the quiet streets suggest a retreat from the density of urban life, the local infrastructure remains tied to the pulse of commerce that defines the wider inland region. The daily rhythm is marked by the steady, industrious movement of residents who balance the isolation of the plateau with the demands of a modern, professional life.

Cultural life in East Renton Highlands is defined by a preference for private tranquility and a deep appreciation for the natural corridors that weave through the landscape. The Cedar River to Lake Sammamish Trail Site provides a primary artery for those seeking the stillness of the woods, often serving as a gateway to the more rugged Tiger Mountain Trail further afield. During the soft light of late afternoon, the proximity to Lake McDonald invites a contemplative stillness that remains a hallmark of the local experience. While the area does not serve as a center for high-profile public events or the dwelling place of international celebrities, it hosts a populace that values the understated legacy of the Pacific Northwest. Life here moves with a measured, deliberate pace, reflecting the enduring character of a place that finds its beauty in the quiet shift of seasons and the permanence of the surrounding forest.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cedar Grove Natural Area (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 165° S
Cedar River Trail Site (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 159° S
Mcgarvey Park Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 210° SW
Lanback Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 286° W
Squak Mountain (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 071° E
Lake Desire Public Access Area (State Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 206° SW
Debbie's View (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 032° NE
Green House (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 034° NE
Larry Phillips Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 154° SE
Celebrating God's Favor (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 209° SW
Seattle Public Utilities Watersheds (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 210° SW
West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 069° E
Hazen Auditorum (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 303° NW
Hitching Post Project (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 226° SW
Fantastic Erratic (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 006° N
Jimi Hendrix Memorial (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 282° W
Steam Hoist Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 4.4 mi, 335° NW
Aquarium Room (Aquarium) — 4.5 mi, 031° NE
Gilman Town Hall (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 034° NE
World War 2 Memorial (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 032° NE
Old Bus (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 047° NE
Lake Sammamish (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 011° N
Pickering Place (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 019° N
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.7 mi, 276° W
Maple Valley Creative Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.9 mi, 160° S
Space Needle of Renton (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 280° W
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 9.6 mi, 079° E · 1.3M acres
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 25.6 mi, 175° S · 236k acres

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