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Kelso Washington Map

Explore Kelso, 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 Kelso, Washington

How to Use This Kelso, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	46.116751
Longitude	-122.886466
Population	12,720
Density	603.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98626
Area Code	360
County Seat	Kelso
School District	Kelso School District

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About Kelso, Washington

Kelso is a locality in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 12,720. The population density is 603.7 people per km². Kelso is located at 46.1168°N, 122.8865°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Kelso is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98626.

Kelso anchors the confluence of the landscape where the Cowlitz River carves a deliberate path through the earth. It lies 1.5 miles east-northeast of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 67°T), and is situated 2.8 miles south of Lexington. Beyond the immediate riverbanks, the terrain rises into subtle, verdant folds that define the local topography. Residents often look toward the distant horizon where the Cascade Range silhouettes the sky in a jagged, quiet line. Only five miles away, the gentle depression of Rose Valley offers a contrast to the flatter stretches near the water. Those seeking the quietude of a still pool may visit Cedar Street Reservoir, while the thunder of Marietta Falls remains a singular, powerful presence just nine miles from the center of activity.

Kelso emerged as a vital nexus for regional transit and trade, evolving from early timber-reliant roots into a hub of diverse labor. The local economy maintains a steady pulse, driven by the persistent demands of logistics and the enduring strength of regional manufacturing. Historic freight lines and road networks crisscross the geography, serving as the iron and asphalt arteries that keep commerce flowing through the interior. Workers here have long understood the dignity of a finished shift, laboring in industries that process the raw materials of a timber-rich territory. The rhythm of the workweek dictates much of the local tempo, reflecting a heritage defined by the practical application of skill and steady, reliable industry.

Kelso maintains a character forged by the interplay of communal memory and the persistent, quiet grace of the Pacific Northwest. Kelso Veterans Park serves as a central gathering space where the names of those who served are held in solemn, respectful permanence. The cultural life of the area is not found in grand displays, but in the small, consistent acts of neighbors who share the long, grey seasons together. Notable individuals like the actress Julie Adams, who found her way from these quiet streets to the silver screen, reflect the surprising reach of a place that remains grounded in its own reality. Visitors and residents alike find a particular clarity in the light during the transition of seasons, when the air turns crisp and the shadows stretch long across the valley floor.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gerhart Gardens Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 213° SW
Unknown Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 198° S
Tom Oshanter Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 352° N
Sister City Monument (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 353° N
Blue Star Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 353° N
A Mother's Love (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 356° N
Kelso Theater Pub (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 327° NW
Big Benjamin Steam Whistle (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 302° NW
Broadway Gallery (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 304° NW
Mercury (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 285° W
Longview Outdoor Gallery Donor Wall (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 305° NW
Venus (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 285° W
Earth-Moon (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 285° W
Nelson (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 167° S
Mount Saint Helens-Shillapoo Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 167° S
Industrial/Commercial/Residential (State Resource Management Area) — 4.4 mi, 259° W
Kress Lake (State Recreation Area) — 4.9 mi, 161° S
Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For The Columbian White-Tailed Deer (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.9 mi, 289° W · 12k acres
Auditorium (Theatre) — 16.1 mi, 156° SE
Nehalem River (Wild & Scenic River) — 17.9 mi, 222° SW · 37k acres
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.2 mi, 164° S · 9,982 acres
Camp Eight (Historic Ruins) — 20.5 mi, 213° SW
Gazebo, Lake View (Viewpoint) — 21.3 mi, 162° S
Art Gallery 505 (Gallery) — 22.4 mi, 005° N
Gifford Pinchot National Forest (National Forest) — 24.9 mi, 083° E · 1.3M acres
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (National Monument) — 26.6 mi, 064° NE · 113k acres
Sunken Village Archeological Site (Historic Ruins) — 29.1 mi, 175° S
Dairy Creek Program Area (Theatre) — 29.8 mi, 210° SW
G Theatre (Cinema) — 34.3 mi, 034° NE
Art at the Cave (Gallery) — 35.3 mi, 163° S

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