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Lake Tapps Washington Map

Explore Lake Tapps, 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 Lake Tapps, Washington

How to Use This Lake Tapps, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.230707
Longitude	-122.171247
Population	12,962
Density	408.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	98391
Area Code	425
County Seat	Tacoma
School District	Dieringer School District

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About Lake Tapps, Washington

Lake Tapps is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 12,962. The population density is 408.4 people per km². Lake Tapps is located at 47.2307°N, 122.1712°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98391.

Lake Tapps mirrors the shifting moods of the sky, its expanse serving as a calm anchor within a landscape defined by water and forest. It lies 3.7 miles northeast of Sumner, WA (from Sumner, WA: bearing 39°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-southeast of Kent. The surrounding terrain reveals a subtle, layered geography where the proximity to Commencement Bay brings a faint, salt-tinged quality to the air despite the inland distance. Only eight miles separate these shores from the coastal influence, while the nearby White River weaves a persistent path through the terrain. To the east, the distant, imposing silhouette of the Cascade Range marks the horizon, standing as a silent sentinel over the region. The Lakeland Hills Nature Area provides a quiet buffer of green, grounding the neighborhood in a landscape that feels both expansive and intimate.

Early development around Lake Tapps was dictated by the movement of water, eventually shifting from rural utility to the residential character seen today. The local economy draws its strength from the broader regional commerce, reflecting the steady rhythm of a workforce that balances traditional industry with modern service-based roles. Residents often look toward the Muckleshoot Prairie, a stretch of land that holds the quiet history of the basin and its long-standing connection to the earth. Small-scale enterprise and regional trade provide a stable economic fiber, ensuring that life here remains tethered to the practical needs of the Pacific Northwest. The legacy of the land is measured in the slow, deliberate growth of the surrounding woodland and the steady management of the natural resources that define the region.

Cultural life at Lake Tapps is defined by the seasonal pulse of the water, where the arrival of summer invites a communal focus on the outdoors. The presence of Island Twentyone adds a touch of mystery to the horizon, drawing the eye across the surface whenever the light turns a deep, bruised gray at dusk. Nearby, the water of Victor Falls offers a stark, vertical contrast to the flat composure of the reservoir, serving as a frequent destination for those seeking the sound of rushing water. While the area maintains a private, residential identity, the spirit of the place is marked by the quiet observation of the changing seasons and the presence of the Tiger Mountain State Forest. It is a quiet corner of the world where the pace is dictated by the slow drift of clouds and the long, literate silences of a landscape that asks for nothing but appreciation.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lake Tapps County Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 003° N
Jenks Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 190° S
Lakeland Hills Nature Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 333° NW
Origami #2 Fuchsia (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 297° NW
Watershed (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 230° SW
Unnamed Park At Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 267° W
In Memory of Ron Scott (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 174° S
To Honor And Remember The Lives Lost In Lake Tapps (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 174° S
Sumner Meadows Golf Links (Local Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 281° W
Jack Kobelin Skate Park (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 175° S
Jumping Juniors (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 229° SW
Sumner Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 238° SW
Auburn Riverside Theatre ART (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 318° NW
Connell's Prairie Battle (Registered Battlefield) — 3.6 mi, 145° SE
Crawford Woods (Nature Reserve) — 4.6 mi, 284° W
Lower Green River (State Park) — 5.0 mi, 351° N
Mt Rainier Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.4 mi, 358° N
Metzler Park (Nature Reserve) — 5.4 mi, 045° NE
Modest Fashion Boutique (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 323° NW
Auburn Avenue Theatre (Theatre) — 6.0 mi, 333° NW
Fort Malone Historical Marker (Historic Ruins) — 6.0 mi, 252° W
Artists in Action (Arts Centre) — 6.7 mi, 241° SW
The Farm at SillyVille (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.9 mi, 240° SW
Draft Horses (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 239° SW
4-h Horses (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 239° SW
Flaming Geyser (State Park) — 7.0 mi, 064° NE
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 10.6 mi, 146° SE · 236k acres
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 16.7 mi, 132° SE · 1.3M acres
Clearwater Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 18.8 mi, 138° SE · 15k acres
Mount Rainier Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 20.2 mi, 144° SE · 227k acres

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