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Hoquiam Washington Map

Explore Hoquiam, 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 Hoquiam, Washington

How to Use This Hoquiam, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	46.977202
Longitude	-123.909716
Population	8,776
Density	355.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98550
Area Code	425
County Seat	Montesano
School District	Hoquiam School District

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About Hoquiam, Washington

Hoquiam is a locality in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,776. The population density is 355.0 people per km². Hoquiam is located at 46.9772°N, 123.9097°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Hoquiam is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98550.

Hoquiam gathers its quiet strength where the river meets the salt-heavy air of the Pacific. It lies 3.5 miles west of Aberdeen, WA (from Aberdeen, WA: bearing 276°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west of Grays Harbor. The Hoquiam River carves a deliberate path through the landscape, acting as a constant companion to those who walk the streets near its banks. Just a mile away, the tide shifts rhythmically within the Bowerman Basin, drawing shorebirds that congregate in the silty shallows. Rennie Island sits nearby in the water, a silent sentinel watching over the movement of the current. On clear days, the distant summits of the Cascade Range appear as a faint, jagged line against the horizon, reminding observers of the vast distance between the coast and the inland peaks. Residents often gather at Central Playground to enjoy the open air, finding a simple, grounded peace in the way the gray light softens the edges of the neighborhood.

Hoquiam rose from the dense, ancient timberlands that defined the early industry of the region, evolving into a place where the economy was long dictated by the rhythm of the sawmill and the port. Men and women once built their lives around the labor of the woods, moving cedar and fir through the waterways to support a growing nation. While the modern economy has shifted, the legacy of this industrious era remains etched into the sturdy architecture and the deep-rooted resilience of the people. Beyond the immediate reach of the urban center, the rugged terrain leads toward Bear Gulch, where the earth holds the memory of earlier, more isolated settlements. The town maintains a steady pace, favoring the practical and the enduring over the fleeting trends of more crowded corridors. Even today, the hum of commerce is never truly silenced, as the connection to the sea and the forest continues to shape the local livelihood.

Cultural character in Hoquiam reflects a distinct, weathered independence, shaped by the damp, temperate climate and the long maritime tradition. The Hoquiam Water Works serves as a quiet refuge for those seeking the stillness of a woodland lake, offering a stark contrast to the busy activity of the harbor. Local lore often celebrates the grit of the region, honoring the figures who navigated its challenging industries, such as the legendary singer Kurt Cobain, who spent a portion of his early life in the area and carried its atmosphere into his music. Community life centers on shared spaces where the conversation turns easily to the tides, the weather, and the long, literate PNW gray that blankets the winter months. Landmarks of brick and timber stand as humble monuments to a history that values persistence above all else. Daily life here is marked by the smell of salt and spruce, a sensory signature that remains constant for anyone who calls the place home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

John Gable Community Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 330° NW
Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.4 mi, 271° W · 4,227 acres
Elton Bennett Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 051° NE
7th Street Theatre (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 089° E
Hoquiam Surge Plain I (State Resource Management Area) — 2.2 mi, 004° N
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 172° S
Hoquiam Surge Plain I & II (State Resource Management Area) — 3.0 mi, 355° N
Bishop Athletic Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 126° SE
Memorial Placard (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 088° E
Resurgence (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 092° E
D&R Theatre (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 092° E
Humptulips-Grass Creek (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 291° W
As you were (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 084° E
In memoriam (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 084° E
International Mermaid Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 214° SW
Vewing Pier (Viewpoint) — 5.4 mi, 090° E
Chehalis River Surge Plain Natural Area Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 7.7 mi, 096° E
Elk River Natural Resources Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 8.5 mi, 213° SW
South Beach Arts Association (Arts Centre) — 10.8 mi, 238° SW
Ocean Shores Cinema (Cinema) — 12.0 mi, 279° W
Railroad Camp (Historic Ruins) — 13.9 mi, 008° N
Chehalis Valley Historical Museum (Museum) — 14.2 mi, 090° E
Chapman Farms (Attraction) — 19.5 mi, 089° E
Olympic National Forest (National Forest) — 20.0 mi, 359° N · 632k acres
Seaport Museum (Museum) — 21.9 mi, 158° S
World's Largest Oyster (Attraction) — 22.0 mi, 168° S
Pacific County Museum (Museum) — 22.0 mi, 168° S
Nellivander's Shoppe (Gallery) — 23.9 mi, 085° E
Leadbetter Point, Wilapa National Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 25.0 mi, 197° S
Olympic National Park (National Park) — 34.0 mi, 360° N · 1.8M acres

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