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Ellensburg Washington Map

Explore Ellensburg, 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 Ellensburg, Washington

How to Use This Ellensburg, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	46.996514
Longitude	-120.547847
Population	18,666
Density	935.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98926
Area Code	509
County Seat	Ellensburg
School District	Ellensburg School District

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About Ellensburg, Washington

Ellensburg is a locality in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 18,666. The population density is 935.2 people per km². Ellensburg is located at 46.9965°N, 120.5478°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Ellensburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98926.

Ellensburg anchors the wide, golden expanse of the Kittitas Valley, where the light at dusk settles like honey across the stubble of harvested fields. It lies 27.3 miles north of Yakima, WA (from Yakima, WA: bearing 356°T), and is situated 31.5 miles south-southwest of Wenatchee. Wilson Creek cuts a quiet, persistent path through the landscape, drawing a silver line toward the distant horizon where the Cascade Range rises in a jagged, amethyst silhouette. Three miles to the east, the stillness of Tjossem Pond offers a reflective pause in the arid prairie, while the rugged terrain of Long Tom Canyon marks the land’s deeper, ancient undulations. The air here carries a crisp, dry clarity that sharpens the edges of the barns and silos scattered across the plains. Travelers seeking the solitude of the earth often find themselves traversing the Davis Trail, where the wind hums through the tall, sun-bleached grasses.

Ellensburg emerged from the dust of the nineteenth century as a vital crossroads for those moving through the interior, eventually becoming a center defined by the steady pulse of agriculture and education. The economy thrives on the rhythms of hay production and cattle ranching, industries that dictate the pace of life as surely as the changing seasons. Central Washington University serves as the intellectual engine of Ellensburg, drawing a diverse population that keeps the streets vibrant and the local discourse sharp. Beyond the academic halls, the local commerce remains tethered to the land, with small businesses and professional services supporting the families who have worked this soil for generations. This economic stability provides a grounded foundation for the people who choose to build their lives in the shadow of the western mountains.

Cultural identity in Ellensburg finds its most boisterous expression during the annual rodeo, an event that transforms the town into a stage for grit and tradition. The Rotary Pavilion serves as a common ground for public gatherings, providing a simple, open space where the community congregates under the vast, cloud-streaked sky. While the town remains modest in its claims, it counts figures like the legendary country singer Chris LeDoux among those who have found inspiration in its expansive, hardworking spirit. The atmosphere is marked by a quiet, unforced neighborliness that manifests in the crowded coffee shops and the busy, pedestrian-friendly downtown corridor. Historic brick buildings stand as quiet witnesses to the passage of time, maintaining a sturdy character that rejects the fleeting trends of larger urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Clymer Museum of Art (Museum) — 0.0 mi, 115° SE
Harmonize (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 177° S
Gallery One (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 137° SE
The Ink (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 226° SW
Blue Bear Puppet Lab (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 224° SW
CWU South Park (State Recreation Area) — 0.4 mi, 059° NE
Museum of Culture and Environment (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 030° NE
Rotary Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 241° SW
Iron Horse (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 351° N
BMX Track (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 321° NW
Kittitas Co PUD #1 (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 075° E
Unknown Park (State Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 187° S
Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 229° SW
Olmstead Place (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 111° E
Yakima River Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 3.8 mi, 181° S
Yakima River Segment 1 (Wild & Scenic River) — 3.9 mi, 173° S · 5,785 acres
L.T. Murray Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 239° SW
Stone hut (Historic Ruins) — 8.8 mi, 276° W
Manastash View Point (Viewpoint) — 9.2 mi, 144° SE
Angus McPherson Memorial (Monument) — 12.1 mi, 159° S
Wenatchee National Forest (National Forest) — 12.4 mi, 357° N · 1.8M acres
Beck Monument (Monument) — 13.3 mi, 160° S
B-24 Bomber Wing (Monument) — 20.4 mi, 016° N
Mighty Tieton (Arts Centre) — 22.4 mi, 206° SW
Telephone Museum (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 307° NW
South Cle Elum Rail Yard Interpretive Center (Museum) — 23.1 mi, 304° NW
Carpenter Museum (Museum) — 23.1 mi, 307° NW
Casland (Historic Ruins) — 24.1 mi, 318° NW
Yakima Cinema (Cinema) — 26.0 mi, 178° S
KBHR Set (Attraction) — 26.2 mi, 307° NW

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