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Federal Way Washington Map

Explore Federal Way, 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 Federal Way, Washington

How to Use This Federal Way, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.311596
Longitude	-122.337757
Population	101,030
Density	1749.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98003, 98023, 98063, 98093
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Seattle
School District	Federal Way School District

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About Federal Way, Washington

Federal Way is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. With a population of 101,030, Federal Way is a major urban centre in Washington. The population density is 1749.6 people per km². Federal Way is located at 47.3116°N, 122.3378°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Federal Way is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98003, 98023, 98063.

Federal Way occupies a deliberate space between the salt-aired reach of the Pacific and the shadowed, monumental spine of the Cascade Range visible to the east. It lies 1.8 miles southwest of Lakeland North, WA (from Lakeland North, WA: bearing 235°T), and is situated 7.8 miles northeast of Tacoma. The landscape here is defined by a subtle, tectonic patience, where the land slopes gently toward the coastline of Poverty Bay just two miles away. Dense corridors of evergreen growth cling to the terrain, punctuated by the quiet, persistent flow of Mill Creek as it carves its path through the soil. Residents often find that the light at dusk settles with a particular, heavy clarity, turning the distant horizon of Maury Island into a dark silhouette against the deepening sky, while the proximity to Peasley Canyon introduces a sense of verticality to an otherwise measured, terrestrial geography.

Federal Way emerged from the timber-rich expanses of the mid-nineteenth century, growing from a series of scattered logging camps and small homesteads into a coherent settlement. The early pioneers were drawn to the intersection of dense woods and the accessible water of the bay, establishing a rhythm of life that relied on the extraction of timber and the slow clearing of the forest floor. Over the decades, the area evolved from a rural outpost into a distinct municipal entity, shedding its frontier origins while retaining a lingering respect for the rugged, arboreal character that once defined the entire region. The transformation of the land from raw woodland to a structured grid reflects a history of incremental growth, where each generation left a mark upon the earth that remains visible in the street patterns and the preservation of open spaces like Town Square Park.

Economic life in Federal Way balances the demands of a modern service-based industry with the legacy of its geographic position as a corridor between major metropolitan centers. The local infrastructure facilitates a steady flow of commerce, supported by a variety of retail hubs and professional services that cater to an increasingly diverse population. Educational needs are met by a robust system of schools and local college facilities, which provide a foundation for vocational and academic advancement. While the industrial base has diversified away from the primary timber harvesting of the past, the town maintains a functional, pragmatic economy that thrives on the movement of goods and people, all while the quiet waters of Brook Lake provide a necessary point of stillness amid the daily hum of business and travel.

Cultural expression in Federal Way finds its most vibrant form during local festivals and community gatherings that celebrate the intersection of suburban life and the natural world. Residents often engage with the outdoors by traversing the Barnes Creek Nature Trail, where the damp, moss-covered earth offers a sensory reprieve from the organized pace of professional life. While the area does not house its own professional sports franchises, the collective attention of the populace frequently turns toward the teams of the broader region, fostering a shared, seasonal loyalty. The cultural identity of Federal Way is further defined by its proximity to the water and the mountains, creating a lifestyle where the weekend ritual involves balancing the familiarity of local landmarks with the vast, untamed presence of the forests and sounds that define the Pacific Northwest.

Nearby Outdoor Places

West Campus Trail Site (Local Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 090° E
BPA Trail Site (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 159° S
Celebration Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 112° E
Panther Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 175° S
Sw 312Th St Sports Courts (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 326° NW
Line Up: Frog (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 105° E
BPA Trail Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 1.0 mi, 191° S
Honoring Gold Star Families (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 071° E
Jean Lake Dam (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 280° W
Clock Tower Bell (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 068° E
Planting A Better Tomorrow 2024 (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 061° NE
Knutzen Family Theatre (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 304° NW
Bubbleator (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 011° N
Dash Point (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 270° W
Old Roy (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 011° N
Kayak Rentals (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 009° N
Modest Fashion Boutique (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 101° E
Maury Island Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.9 mi, 342° N
Auburn Avenue Theatre (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 093° E
Gog-Le-Hi-Te Wetlands Public Access Site (Nature Reserve) — 5.4 mi, 219° SW
Crawford Woods (Nature Reserve) — 5.6 mi, 143° SE
Working Waterfront Maritime Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 231° SW
Stadium Bowl (Stadium) — 6.1 mi, 239° SW
Lower Green River (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 085° E
Uncorked Canvas (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 229° SW
The Grand Cinema (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 234° SW
Former Karpeles Manuscript Museum (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 235° SW
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 19.8 mi, 136° SE · 236k acres
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.9 mi, 229° SW · 16k acres
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 24.8 mi, 058° NE · 1.3M acres

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