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Issaquah Washington Map

Explore Issaquah, 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 Issaquah, Washington

How to Use This Issaquah, Washington Map

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

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.

CityIssaquah
StateWashington (WA)
CountyKing County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude47.544488
Longitude-122.049085
Population40,051
Density1274.8 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes98027, 98029
Area Code206, 253
County SeatSeattle
School DistrictIssaquah School District

About Issaquah, Washington

Issaquah is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 40,051. The population density is 1274.8 people per km². Issaquah is located at 47.5445°N, 122.0491°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Issaquah is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98027, 98029.

Issaquah occupies a dramatic basin where the earth rises sharply to meet the sky, defined by the persistent flow of the East Fork Issaquah Creek. It lies 2.6 miles west-southwest of King, WA (from King, WA: bearing 242°T), and is situated 2.6 miles west-southwest of King County. The land here holds a quiet intensity, with the nearby Tiger Mountain State Forest casting long, deep shadows that soften the transition from urban life to wilder terrain. To the west, the landscape slopes gently toward the stillness of Lake Sammamish, a body of water that mirrors the pale, expansive sky. May Valley provides a quiet counterpoint to the steep topography, offering a flat expanse that anchors the surrounding hills. In the far distance, the jagged profile of the Cascade Range serves as a silent, immovable backdrop to the daily movement of the clouds.

Coal mining once defined the early labor and industrial rhythm of Issaquah, drawing settlers who sought their fortune in the dark seams beneath the soil. The economy has since evolved into a hub for modern commerce and corporate headquarters, reflecting a shift from raw extraction to professional innovation. Veterans Memorial Field serves as a central gathering point, grounding the locality in a shared history of service and community presence. The pace of life here feels deliberate, influenced by the heavy, moisture-rich air that encourages the lush growth of the surrounding woodlands. Even as industry transforms, the fundamental reliance on the region’s natural resources remains an unspoken constant in the way the streets are arranged.

Issaquah maintains a distinct cultural character shaped by a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a persistent, quiet industriousness. The proximity to Snoqualmie Falls allows residents to witness the raw force of water carving through basalt, a sight that often draws people out of their homes on gray, drizzling afternoons. Hikers frequently engage with the Tiger Mountain Trail, a path that winds through dense vegetation and offers a tangible connection to the rugged terrain. Famous individuals like the singer Duff McKagan have spent time within these borders, adding a layer of artistic history to the local narrative. Festivals and seasonal gatherings bring the populace into the open air, fostering a sense of connection that persists despite the rapid growth of the modern age.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 051° NE
  • Pickering Place (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 359° N
  • Lake Sammamish (State Park) — 0.5 mi, 345° N
  • Cedar River to Lake Sammamish Trail Site (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 211° SW
  • Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park 1 (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 271° W
  • Village Theatre (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 144° SE
  • Copper Clad (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 143° SE
  • Talus Tree Fort (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 226° SW
  • Steve Bell Theater (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 155° SE
  • Aquarium Room (Aquarium) — 1.1 mi, 155° SE
  • World War 2 Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 145° SE
  • Gilman Town Hall (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 146° SE
  • Hans Jensen (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 350° N
  • Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 240° SW
  • Tradition Plateau Nrca (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 128° SE
  • West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 137° SE
  • Fantastic Erratic (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 236° SW
  • Squak Mountain (State Park) — 2.0 mi, 181° S
  • Old Bus (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 121° SE
  • Green House (Historic Ruins) — 2.8 mi, 189° S
  • Steam Hoist Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 257° W
  • Jimi Hendrix Memorial (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 236° SW
  • Larry Phillips Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 7.2 mi, 186° S
  • Tiger Summit Trailhead (east Tiger Mountain State Forest) (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 135° SE
  • Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 8.0 mi, 109° E · 1.3M acres
  • Cinemark Reserve Lincoln Square - Dine-In 21+ (Cinema) — 8.6 mi, 304° NW
  • Cinemark Lincoln Square (Cinema) — 8.7 mi, 305° NW
  • Cedar River Watershed Watershed Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 16.8 mi, 126° SE · 17k acres
  • Alpine Lakes Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.7 mi, 073° E · 415k acres
  • Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 30.4 mi, 180° S · 236k acres

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About This Issaquah Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Issaquah, Washington. Coordinates: 47.544488, -122.049085. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Issaquah includes the ZIP code (98027, 98029), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment (Issaquah School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.