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Island Washington Map

Explore Island, 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 Island, Washington

How to Use This Island, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	48.19765
Longitude	-122.579457
Population	82,000
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	98260
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Coupeville

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About Island, Washington

Island is a locality in Island County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 82,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Island is located at 48.1977°N, 122.5795°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98260.

Island emerges from the quiet, mist-heavy landscape of the Pacific Northwest as a place defined by the slow, rhythmic pulse of the tides. It lies 2.9 miles northwest of Camano, WA (from Camano, WA: bearing 305°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-southeast of Oak Harbor. The air here holds a distinct, salt-brined weight that lingers over the low-lying terrain, where the encroaching gray light softens the edges of the horizon. Only a mile from the open coastline, the geography of Island is dominated by the presence of Race Lagoon, which pulls the saltwater inward to mirror the changing sky. To the east, the land opens into the expansive, gentle expanse of Smith Prairie, while the sharp, distant silhouette of the Olympic Mountains provides a permanent, snow-dusted boundary to the west. The verdant, wooded reaches of the Skagit-Snoqualmie Wildlife Area Complex offer a protected sanctuary for the quiet movement of wildlife, just two miles from the center of daily life.

History in Island is marked by the deliberate pace of those who first cleared the timber and broke the soil of the surrounding plains. The settlement grew in tandem with the early maritime routes that utilized the nearby coastal access, establishing a rugged foundation built upon the necessity of trade and self-reliance. Over decades, the families who built Island cultivated a character of resilience, moving from the labor-intensive harvest of old-growth timber to a more settled, agrarian existence. The land itself retains the memory of these early efforts, with the remnants of old homesteads and clearings still visible in the way the vegetation gathers along the edges of the fields. Through the generations, the identity of Island has remained tethered to the slow transformation of the frontier into a stable, enduring home.

Economic life in Island relies on a grounded blend of local enterprise and the steady utilization of natural resources. Infrastructure remains modest and functional, designed to support the needs of a population that values autonomy over rapid expansion. While there are no major universities within the immediate vicinity, the local focus remains on vocational skills and the specialized knowledge required to maintain the regional landscape. Industries here often revolve around the seasonal rhythms of the coast and the maintenance of the surrounding agricultural tracts. Transportation is kept simple, with the essential routes connecting Island to the wider region, ensuring that the flow of goods and people remains consistent without disrupting the quiet, industrial character that defines the daily schedule of the workforce.

Culture in Island expresses itself through the quiet participation in seasonal traditions rather than the clamor of professional sports or massive spectacles. Life moves according to the turning of the seasons, with residents often finding their respite at the edges of Crockett Lake or wandering the trails that lead toward the waters of Race Lagoon. While the influence of larger urban centers occasionally drifts toward the coast, the social fabric remains local, centered on communal gatherings and the shared experience of the regional climate. The nearby presence of Camano Island serves as a constant point of visual orientation, a reminder of the fragmented, water-rich geography that dictates the movement of all who live here. Individuals who have found their way to Island are often those who seek a certain solitude, finding beauty in the way the afternoon light catches the tall grasses of the prairie or the way the tide retreats to expose the mudflats of the lagoon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Skagit-Snoqualmie Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 271° W
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (National Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 270° W · 19k acres
Rhododendron Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 269° W
Four Springs House (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 096° E
Fort Casey Underwater Park (Marine Protected Area) — 3.4 mi, 233° SW
Fort Casey (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 233° SW
Camano Ridge (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 073° E
Cama Beach (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 137° SE
Cama Beach 5 (State Recreation Area) — 4.3 mi, 138° SE
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 5.0 mi, 238° SW · 1,009 acres
Whale Wheel (Public Artwork) — 5.3 mi, 288° W
Fire Of The Heart Gallery (Gallery) — 6.2 mi, 178° S
Bluff Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.3 mi, 269° W
Smith and Minor Island Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 6.5 mi, 269° W
Garry Oak Gallery (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 333° NW
Strawberry Point Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.7 mi, 023° NE
Fort Ebey (Historic Castle / Fort) — 8.5 mi, 279° W
Bunker (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 282° W
Ancient Cedar (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 184° S
U.S. Coast Guard Memorial (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 235° SW
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 235° SW
Key City Public Theater (Theatre) — 9.7 mi, 235° SW
Jefferson County Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 235° SW
Mara's Gallery (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 235° SW
Steve Corra (Monument) — 10.0 mi, 235° SW
Starlight Room (Cinema) — 10.0 mi, 235° SW
Rose Theatre (Cinema) — 10.0 mi, 235° SW
Pearson House Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 072° E
Stanwood Area Historical Society (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 072° E
San Juan Islands National Monument (National Monument) — 13.3 mi, 339° N · 432k acres

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