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Ferndale Washington Map

Explore Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, Washington

How to Use This Ferndale, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	48.846499
Longitude	-122.591006
Population	15,048
Density	826.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98248
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Bellingham
School District	Ferndale School District

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About Ferndale, Washington

Ferndale is a locality in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 15,048. The population density is 826.9 people per km². Ferndale is located at 48.8465°N, 122.5910°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Ferndale is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98248.

Ferndale reveals its character through the steady, insistent pulse of the Nooksack River as it carves a path toward the distant salt air. It lies 7.6 miles northwest of Bellingham, WA (from Bellingham, WA: bearing 322°T), and is situated 9.4 miles southwest of Lynden. The water here carries a mineral chill, reflecting a sky that often holds the soft, muted hues of a long PNW gray. To the west, the low-lying terrain of the Lummi Flats stretches toward the horizon, where the tides of Puget Sound pull at the land five miles away. On clear days, the silhouette of the Cascade Range looms in the far east, a jagged boundary that seems to hold the weather in a delicate, shifting balance. Residents often find their way to the quiet banks of Centennial Riverwalk Park, where the current provides a constant, rhythmic background to the afternoon.

Ferndale grew from the quiet labor of those who cleared the timber and worked the fertile soil that defines the local landscape. The economy remains anchored in these historical roots, balancing industrial presence with the persistent needs of an agricultural region. Nearby, Lake Terrell serves as a vital anchor for the surrounding ecosystem, supporting both waterfowl and the quiet industry of those who steward the land. Modern commerce has found a place here, yet the rhythm of the work day still feels tethered to the seasonal cycles of the river and the harvest. The fiber of the local economy is woven from these diverse threads, moving steadily forward while honoring the foundational tasks that shaped the early settlement.

Ferndale maintains a cultural identity that values a deliberate, unhurried pace, favoring the simple clarity of a life lived close to the water. The community gathers for events that celebrate the harvest and the heritage of the region, often drawing people to the open spaces near the river. While the town remains modest in its public profile, it has fostered individuals of note, such as the widely recognized musician Ben Gibbard, who spent formative years within this quiet environment. Landmarks like the historic schoolhouse serve as reminders of a time when the community first gathered to build a shared future. Life here is defined by the quality of the light at dusk, which turns the river to liquid copper and settles over the fields in a deep, peaceful stillness.

Nearby Outdoor Places

It's About Time Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.0 mi, 127° SE
The Gallery at 3rd & Main (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 312° NW
Valley View Pottery Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 318° NW
Riverwalk Markers And Monoliths (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 125° SE
William "Billy" Clark (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 143° SE
Whatcom County Parks & Recreation (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 138° SE
Hovander Homestead Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 180° S
Whatcom Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 140° SE
Nooksack (State Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 165° S
Riley Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 127° SE
Cordata Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 126° SE
Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.6 mi, 261° W
Grand Army of the Republic (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 136° SE
Marine Life Center (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 145° SE
Willamette Meridian Marker (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 141° SE
New Prospect Theatre (Theatre) — 8.2 mi, 142° SE
Old City Hall (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 142° SE
Make.Shift Art Space (Arts Centre) — 8.2 mi, 142° SE
Pickford Film Center (Cinema) — 8.3 mi, 142° SE
Spark Museum of Electrical Invention (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 143° SE
UpFront Theatre (Theatre) — 8.3 mi, 143° SE
San Juan Islands National Monument (National Monument) — 8.4 mi, 209° SW · 432k acres
Birch Bay (State Park) — 8.6 mi, 305° NW
Spanel Planetarium (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 148° SE
Whatcom Maritime Heritage Museum (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 157° SE
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema (Cinema) — 9.6 mi, 156° SE
San Juan County/Cypress Island Marine Biological Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 11.3 mi, 219° SW
Larrabee (State Park) — 11.7 mi, 155° SE
San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.0 mi, 178° S · 1,368 acres
San Juan Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.0 mi, 178° S · 379 acres

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