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Fife Washington Map

Explore Fife, 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 Fife, Washington

How to Use This Fife, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.239266
Longitude	-122.357066
Population	10,999
Density	737.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98424
Area Code	425
County Seat	Tacoma
School District	Fife Public Schools

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About Fife, Washington

Fife is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 10,999. The population density is 737.5 people per km². Fife is located at 47.2393°N, 122.3571°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Fife is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98424.

Fife occupies a low-lying stretch of land where the moisture of the Pacific air settles into the soil, creating a landscape defined by the presence of Wapato Creek. It lies 3.1 miles west-southwest of Edgewood, WA (from Edgewood, WA: bearing 256°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east-southeast of Tacoma. This local waterway cuts through the terrain, guiding the eye toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Cascade Range that marks the eastern horizon. Only two miles away, the fertile floor of the Puyallup Valley provides a flat, expansive contrast to the subtle shifts in elevation nearby. The quiet influence of Commencement Bay permeates the atmosphere, carrying the salt-tinged scent of the tides across the short distance to the local streets. Residents often find solace in the green, managed spaces of Fountain Memorial Park, which serves as a small, quiet anchor for the neighborhood.

Fife transitioned from its agricultural roots into a bustling hub of industry and commerce, drawing its strength from the logistical advantages of its position. Warehouses and distribution centers now dominate the local economy, keeping the pace of the streets busy with the constant movement of regional trade. The development of these transport networks capitalized on the geography, turning once-quiet fields into a vital link for the surrounding metropolitan corridor. Though the industrial footprint is significant, the daily life of Fife remains tied to the steady, methodical rhythm of labor and transit. This history of transformation is evident in the way the infrastructure hugs the land, reflecting a pragmatic approach to growth that prioritizes utility and connectivity.

Cultural expression in Fife leans toward a modest, grounded community spirit that values the shared experience of living in a corridor of constant motion. Locals gather at Fountain Memorial Park to escape the hum of the nearby highways, finding a brief stillness under the trees that feels removed from the bustle of the shipping docks. While many residents look toward the wider region for entertainment, they maintain a distinct identity shaped by their proximity to the water and the open, working vistas of the valley. The presence of Brook Lake, just a few miles away, offers a rare, glassy retreat for those seeking the quiet reflection of still water. Life here is defined by the practicalities of the landscape, where the gray, overcast sky serves as a constant, familiar backdrop for the people who call Fife home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fife Swim Center (Local Recreation) — 0.0 mi, 123° SE
Fife Community Center (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 178° S
Ellenswood Conservancy (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 056° NE
Flour Bed (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 143° SE
Interurban Trail (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 075° E
Place of Circling Waters (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 009° N
West Milton Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 055° NE
Milton E. Loflin Memorial Stone (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 062° NE
Clay Art Center (Arts Centre) — 1.8 mi, 247° SW
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 073° E
Sponsors of the 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 073° E
Gog-Le-Hi-Te Wetlands Public Access Site (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 289° W
Freighthouse Marketplace (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 271° W
West Hylebos Wetlands Park Brooklake Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 025° NE
Children's Museum of Tacoma (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 280° W
Uncorked Canvas (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 284° W
Fort Malone Historical Marker (Historic Ruins) — 3.9 mi, 129° SE
Working Waterfront Maritime Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 289° W
SOTA Theatre (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 283° W
Pantages Theater (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 286° W
Crawford Woods (Nature Reserve) — 4.3 mi, 084° E
The Grand Cinema (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 287° W
Former Karpeles Manuscript Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 288° W
Stadium Bowl (Stadium) — 4.7 mi, 294° NW
Dash Point (State Park) — 4.9 mi, 337° NW
Maury Island Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 8.0 mi, 329° NW
Lower Green River (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 052° NE
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.2 mi, 239° SW · 16k acres
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 17.4 mi, 123° SE · 236k acres
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 25.9 mi, 137° SE · 1.3M acres

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