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Fairwood Washington Map

Explore Fairwood, 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 Fairwood, Washington

How to Use This Fairwood, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.446754
Longitude	-122.142916
Population	19,396
Density	1578.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	99218, 98058
Area Code	509, 206, 253
County Seat	Seattle
School District	Kent School District

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About Fairwood, Washington

Fairwood is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 19,396. The population density is 1578.9 people per km². Fairwood is located at 47.4468°N, 122.1429°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 99218, 98058.

Fairwood sustains a quiet dignity through its position within a landscape of gentle, verdant elevations and persistent, cooling rains. It lies 3.3 miles southwest of East Renton Highlands, WA (from East Renton Highlands, WA: bearing 220°T), and is situated 5.9 miles northeast of Kent. Molasses Creek carves a meditative path through the terrain, its waters reflecting the muted, silver light of the Pacific Northwest sky. To the east, the Cascade Range creates a jagged silhouette against the horizon, anchoring the region in a sense of geological permanence. Residents often look toward the distant, forested horizon, where the air remains crisp and heavy with the scent of pine. Lake Youngs rests only a short distance away, its stillness offering a sharp contrast to the deliberate pace of suburban life.

Fairwood emerged as a residential extension of the expanding regional economy, transitioning from its early rural roots into a landscape defined by comfortable dwellings and organized commerce. The local economy relies heavily on the professional corridors of the surrounding metropolitan area, where aerospace and technology sectors drive the rhythms of the daily commute. Many individuals find their livelihoods in these specialized industries, yet they return to Fairwood to seek a reprieve from the frenetic intensity of the workplace. The land itself, once shaped by agricultural labor, now serves as a quiet sanctuary for those who value the steady, predictable nature of modern suburban growth. This evolution has left the neighborhood with a character that favors privacy and the maintenance of a well-ordered, productive domestic life.

Fairwood possesses a cultural identity defined by its proximity to expansive green spaces and the egalitarian spirit of the local community. Renton Park serves as an essential gathering place for residents, providing a common ground where the pulse of the neighborhood can be felt in the simple activities of a Saturday afternoon. Those seeking a deeper immersion in the regional flora often venture toward the Barnes Creek Nature Trail, where the dense undergrowth and ancient ferns reveal the wilder side of the state. While the area lacks the clamor of a dense city center, it benefits from a collective appreciation for the surrounding woods and the quietude of the May Valley. It is a place where the passage of the seasons is marked by the shifting colors of the canopy rather than the arrival of notable public spectacles or the presence of famous figures.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lake Youngs Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 186° S
Hitching Post Project (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 183° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 024° NE
Seattle Public Utilities Watersheds (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 124° SE
Celebrating God's Favor (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 117° SE
Maplewood Golf Course (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 347° N
Lake Desire Public Access Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 090° E
Lanback Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 028° NE
Philip Arnold Park (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 306° NW
Jimi Hendrix Memorial (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 332° NW
Larry Phillips Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 3.7 mi, 097° E
Hazen Auditorum (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 354° N
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.0 mi, 307° NW
Squak Mountain (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 059° NE
Space Needle of Renton (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 310° NW
Interim Computer Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 272° W
Far Country Lookout (Viewpoint) — 5.1 mi, 009° N
Green House (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 045° NE
Maple Valley Creative Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.9 mi, 129° SE
Steam Hoist Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 5.9 mi, 007° N
Fantastic Erratic (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 027° NE
Aquarium Room (Aquarium) — 7.5 mi, 040° NE
Gilman Town Hall (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 042° NE
Pickering Place (Attraction) — 8.4 mi, 031° NE
Lower Green River (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 198° S
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 12.5 mi, 073° E · 1.3M acres
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 24.1 mi, 169° S · 236k acres
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 26.2 mi, 063° NE · 415k acres

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