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Gig Harbor Washington Map

Explore Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, Washington

How to Use This Gig Harbor, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.338378
Longitude	-122.600753
Population	12,029
Density	786.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98335, 98332, 98329
Area Code	425
County Seat	Tacoma
School District	Peninsula School District

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About Gig Harbor, Washington

Gig Harbor is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 12,029. The population density is 786.9 people per km². Gig Harbor is located at 47.3384°N, 122.6008°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Gig Harbor is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98335, 98332, 98329.

Gig Harbor possesses a singular geography defined by its intimate connection to the salt water that shapes the rhythm of every day. It lies 2.8 miles northeast of Artondale, WA (from Artondale, WA: bearing 43°T), and is situated 8.3 miles northwest of Tacoma.

The water of Gig Harbor reflects the shifting sky, mirroring the gray clouds that often drift in from the west. To the east, the distant slopes of the Cascade Range provide a jagged, permanent horizon that grounds the eye against the soft, evergreen landscape. Inland, the terrain rises into the quiet reaches of Crescent Valley, where the land holds the moisture of the region in its dark, rich soil. North Creek meanders toward the coast, carving a path through the timbered slopes that define the local topography. Beyond the main shoreline, the protected expanse of Raft Island sits as a sentinel, marking the transition from the sheltered harbor to the broader movements of the tide.

Generations of maritime labor have shaped the economic identity of Gig Harbor, beginning with those who looked to the water for their livelihood. Fishing fleets once anchored here in great numbers, and the legacy of boat building continues to influence the character of the local docks. While the economy has diversified into modern commerce and services, the connection to the sea remains an essential fiber of the local industry. Prosperity here is measured in the steady pulse of trade and the preservation of the working waterfront. Even as the pace of life accelerates, the heritage of the harbor persists, informing the way residents approach their work and their community.

Cultural life in Gig Harbor gathers around the Maritime Pier, where the community maintains a watchful eye on the ebb and flow of the harbor. This space serves as a focal point for those seeking a quiet moment to observe the gulls or the movement of pleasure craft under a soft, diffused light. The character of the people reflects a certain independence, a trait perhaps forged by the long, literate winters that encourage reflection and close conversation. While many travelers pass through, the authentic spirit of the place is best found in the local traditions that honor the maritime past. Notable individuals, such as the late singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt, have occasionally found resonance in the quietude of the Pacific Northwest, though the town remains defined by its own steady, internal gravity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Peninsula Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 222° SW
Ringing In The Salmon (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 102° E
After Medicine Creek (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 100° E
The Puyallup Tribe / sx̌ʷəbabš | The Swift Water People (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 103° E
Before Gig Harbor (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 104° E
Wilkinson Farm Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 152° SE
Ancich Waterfront Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 114° SE
Rotary Bark Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 303° NW
Mccormick Forest Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 332° NW
Birdnest Gallery & Framing (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 127° SE
Woodstock Gift Gallery (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 124° SE
Gig Harbor Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 120° SE
Madrona Links Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 156° SE
Cutts Island (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 254° W
Kopachuck Underwater Park (Marine Protected Area) — 4.1 mi, 243° SW
Kopachuck (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 243° SW
Sylvan Theater (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 063° NE
Goats (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 121° SE
In Touch with the Wild (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 120° SE
Kids' Zone (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 121° SE
Maury Island Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.6 mi, 103° E
Century Theatres (Cinema) — 5.3 mi, 121° SE
Tacoma Narrows Collapsed Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 6.2 mi, 158° S
Fox Island Historical Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 188° S
Blue Mouse Theater (Cinema) — 7.0 mi, 131° SE
Cr8Tyffs (Gallery) — 7.3 mi, 142° SE
Nike Missile Site (Historic Ruins) — 7.3 mi, 048° NE
Puget Sound Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 133° SE
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.9 mi, 193° S · 16k acres

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