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Kirkland Washington Map

Explore Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, Washington

How to Use This Kirkland, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.696658
Longitude	-122.20417
Population	92,175
Density	1998.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98033, 98034, 98083, 98039
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Seattle
School District	Lake Washington School District

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About Kirkland, Washington

Kirkland is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 92,175. The population density is 1998.7 people per km². Kirkland is located at 47.6967°N, 122.2042°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Kirkland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98033, 98034, 98083.

Kirkland presents a landscape where the liquid horizon of Lake Washington meets a shoreline defined by both meticulous development and the persistent, wild reach of nature. It lies 4.1 miles west of Redmond, WA (from Redmond, WA: bearing 277°T), and is situated 7.7 miles northeast of Seattle. The terrain here rises in gentle, verdant slopes that seem to hold the morning light, trapping a soft, pearlescent glow against the water’s edge before it disperses toward the distant, jagged silhouette of the Cascade Range. While the atmosphere is saturated with the damp, cool hum of the Pacific Northwest, one can sense the proximity of the coast, as the air carries a subtle, saline memory of Salmon Bay lingering just eight miles to the west. Within the quiet corners of the neighborhood, local green spaces like Tot Lot Park offer a small, concentrated anchor of earth and grass, grounding the sprawling residential rhythm of Kirkland against the backdrop of the vast, shifting sky.

Founders of Kirkland envisioned a place of industry and enterprise, carving a settlement out of the dense, evergreen timberland that once blanketed the eastern shores of the lake. Early laborers and investors saw promise in the proximity to deep water, imagining a hub of commerce that would transform the raw, forested slopes into a center of production. Over the decades, the character of Kirkland shifted from the grit of industrial ambition to a more polished, suburban refinement, yet the echoes of those early pioneers remain in the street grids and the enduring focus on the waterfront. The transition from a rugged logging and foundry site to its present state reflects a history of adaptation, where the original promise of the land was reshaped by the steady, persistent growth of the region.

Modern Kirkland thrives as a nexus of intellectual and commercial activity, anchored by a robust economy that draws talent into its professional offices and technology centers. Infrastructure here is designed to facilitate movement, connecting residents to the wider region through routes like the Burke Gilman Trail, which offers a ribbon of passage for commuters and cyclists moving toward the urban core. While the nearby Sammamish Valley provides a contrast of agricultural and open space, the local industries focus on innovation and service, supported by a population that values the proximity to educational institutions and the fluid exchange of ideas. The daily pulse of Kirkland is measured in the steady transit of people and information, maintaining an efficient, forward-looking pace that respects the stability of its physical geography.

Culture in Kirkland finds its expression in the quiet enjoyment of the waterfront, where the sight of sailboats drifting near Foster Island provides a backdrop for a life lived largely outdoors. Community spirit manifests in the seasonal festivals that animate the docks and public parks, drawing crowds to the water to celebrate the mild, gray-toned summers. While the residents often look toward the professional sports arenas of the larger metropolis nearby, the local identity is firmly rooted in the accessible natural features, such as the shaded banks of Juanita Creek, where the sound of moving water creates a sanctuary from the professional grind. Notable figures who have walked these streets often share a quiet appreciation for the intersection of the temperate, rain-kissed climate and the modern, high-functioning environment that defines the daily experience of living in Kirkland.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Juanita Bay Park (Local Park) — locality lies within
Wind Gyro #2 (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 251° W
Crestwoods Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 113° SE
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 357° N
Kirkland Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.2 mi, 192° S
Ryan James (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 169° S
Juanita High School Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 011° N
The Frederick Collection (Gallery) — 1.4 mi, 061° NE
Kirkland Heritage Society (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 191° S
Sieve Auction House Gallery (Gallery) — 1.4 mi, 062° NE
Kirkland Performance Center (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 174° S
Totem Lake Viewing Point (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 052° NE
Ryan's Monument Plaque (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 012° N
Bridle Trails (State Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 161° S
Saint Edward (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 318° NW
Seattle Public Utilities Watersheds (Local Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 012° N
JM Cellars (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 043° NE
Columbia Winery (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 043° NE
Januik Winery (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 041° NE
Novelty Hill Winery (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 041° NE
Sweety Saradha Arts (Arts Centre) — 3.7 mi, 114° SE
Peace Pole (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 048° NE
Elizabeth "Liz" Duncan (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 001° N
IPIC Theaters (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 115° SE
Lake Sammamish (State Park) — 11.4 mi, 148° SE
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 19.8 mi, 131° SE · 1.3M acres
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 26.4 mi, 100° E · 415k acres

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