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Ephrata Washington Map

Explore Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, Washington

How to Use This Ephrata, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.312199
Longitude	-119.534176
Population	8,477
Density	313.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98823
Area Code	509
County Seat	Ephrata
School District	Ephrata School District

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About Ephrata, Washington

Ephrata is a locality in Grant County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,477. The population density is 313.6 people per km². Ephrata is located at 47.3122°N, 119.5342°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Ephrata is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98823.

Ephrata occupies a wide, high plateau where the horizon stretches long and thin under a vast, unclouded sky. It lies 18.3 miles northwest of Moses Lake, WA (from Moses Lake, WA: bearing 315°T), and is situated 15.1 miles east-northeast of Quincy. The land here rises and falls in subtle swells, defined by the stark clarity of the desert air and the deep, basalt-colored shadows cast at dusk. To the west, the jagged silhouette of the Cascade Range anchors the distance, reminding travelers of the divide between the damp, evergreen reaches and this arid, open expanse. Davis Canyon cuts a quiet path through the terrain just a mile away, its rocky walls holding the warmth of the sun long after the light has faded. Near the center of the grid, Sun Basin Plaza provides a central point of stillness where the wind carries the dry, clean scent of sagebrush.

Ephrata grew from the necessity of the rail, transforming from a modest stop into a hub for the surrounding agricultural plains. The local economy relies heavily on the steady pulse of irrigation, which turns the dusty earth into a patchwork of productive fields and orchards. Nearby, Canal W 20 serves as a vital artery, threading water through the landscape to sustain the crops that define the region’s industry. History here is marked by the labor of those who cleared the brush and leveled the soil to make a life in the interior. Even now, the rhythm of the day aligns with the seasons of growth and harvest, grounding the community in the ancient cycle of the sun and water.

Ephrata fosters a character of quiet endurance, where the people find pride in the stark, honest beauty of their surroundings. Residents often gather at Sun Basin Plaza to mark the passage of time during local festivals, celebrating the harvest that sustains their way of life. For those seeking the restorative stillness of the water, Soap Lake lies only six miles away, its mineral-rich depths offering a unique contrast to the surrounding dry plains. While the pace is measured, the spirit of the place is defined by a deep, quiet resilience that mirrors the endurance of the land itself. The astronomer and educator Clyde Tombaugh, who gained fame for his discovery of Pluto, spent part of his early life in this region, his vision perhaps sharpened by the clear, unobstructed nights that crown the desert sky.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Linda Ridge Loop Park East (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 000° N
Splashzone, Ephrata'S Community Pool (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 279° W
Ephrata Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 268° W
Grant County Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 333° NW
Columbia Basin Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 229° SW
Upland Restoration (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 229° SW
Calling the Healing Sundial (Public Artwork) — 6.0 mi, 023° NE
Moses Lake (Resource Management Area) — 6.7 mi, 142° SE
Lenore Game Range (National Conservation Area) — 8.4 mi, 005° N · 12k acres
Grant County Sportsmen State Park Property (State Park) — 10.4 mi, 004° N
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls (State Recreation Area) — 10.4 mi, 004° N
Douglas Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 18.4 mi, 303° NW · 6,338 acres
Water Wars (Attraction) — 20.4 mi, 018° N
Dry Falls Overlook (Viewpoint) — 21.9 mi, 021° N
West Bar - Ice Age Ripples (Historic Ruins) — 24.3 mi, 253° W
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.8 mi, 155° SE · 54k acres
The Gorge Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 26.1 mi, 236° SW
Cavern Theatre (Theatre) — 26.2 mi, 236° SW
James L. Friend Memorial Fire Engine (Monument) — 26.5 mi, 076° E
Nifty Theatre (Cinema) — 34.1 mi, 313° NW
Annie's Fun Farm (Attraction) — 34.1 mi, 281° W
Douglas County Historical Museum (Museum) — 34.2 mi, 313° NW
Hanford Reach National Monument (National Monument) — 35.7 mi, 180° S · 391k acres
Pangborn-Herndon Memorial (Monument) — 36.1 mi, 285° W
Great Northern Steam Locomotive (Attraction) — 36.5 mi, 281° W
Wenatchee Riverfront Railway (Attraction) — 37.1 mi, 283° W
Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center (Museum) — 37.1 mi, 282° W
Rocky Reach Dam Discovery Center (Museum) — 38.8 mi, 293° NW
B-24 Bomber Wing (Monument) — 41.8 mi, 267° W
Lake Chelan Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 42.8 mi, 329° NW

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