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Lakewood Washington Map

Explore Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, Washington

How to Use This Lakewood, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.164092
Longitude	-122.528106
Population	63,612
Density	1439.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98271, 98499
Area Code	206, 253, 425
County Seat	Tacoma
School District	Clover Park School District

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About Lakewood, Washington

Lakewood is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 63,612. The population density is 1439.7 people per km². Lakewood is located at 47.1641°N, 122.5281°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Lakewood is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98271, 98499.

Lakewood emerges from the damp, evergreen-shadowed earth of the Pacific Northwest, defined by a landscape that breathes with the rhythm of the seasons. The terrain here holds a quiet complexity, where the ground gives way to the gentle, persistent flow of Ponce De Leon Creek, which meanders through the local geography with a silver, reflective clarity. To the west, the air carries a faint, salt-tinged promise of the tides, as the proximity to Chambers Bay lends a maritime character to the atmosphere, even as the horizon is anchored by the distant, jagged silhouette of the Cascade Range. Within the borders of Lakewood, the waters of Steilacoom Lake offer a still, glass-like expanse that mirrors the shifting, pale gray light of a typical afternoon, providing a serene counterpoint to the more rugged features of the region.

Evolution has shaped Lakewood from a collection of distinct, early settlements into a cohesive entity, where the layers of time remain visible in its architecture and street patterns. The area once served as a retreat for those seeking the restorative quality of the woods and the quietude of the inland waters, eventually coalescing into a formal municipality that honored its roots while looking toward a more structured future. The development of Lakewood was never a single, sudden event, but rather a slow, deliberate gathering of people drawn to the temperate climate and the promise of the fertile, sprawling land. Even now, one can sense the lingering influence of those early planners who envisioned a place where the sprawl of progress would respect the natural boundaries of the earth, ensuring that the history of the ground remains as vital as the buildings that stand upon it.

Economic vitality in Lakewood flows through a diverse network of industries, anchored by a robust foundation of military and civilian synergy that sustains the local character. Infrastructure here is designed to support a steady, purposeful movement, connecting the residential quarters to the major hubs of commerce and service that keep the gears of the region turning. While the local economy is bolstered by its strategic position near significant logistical corridors, the educational landscape is equally important, with various institutions providing the intellectual fiber that supports a growing population. Lakewood fosters an environment where the pursuit of professional development is balanced by the availability of ample resources, ensuring that the daily labor of its people contributes to a stable, enduring prosperity.

Culture in Lakewood finds its expression in the vibrant, shared experiences of its residents, from the quiet enjoyment of Kiwanis Park to the gathering crowds at regional festivals that mark the turning of the calendar. The proximity to Silcox Island and the expansive, open character of the nearby American Prairie invites a lifestyle that values outdoor connection, whether through organized sports or the simple, solitary act of observing the landscape at dusk. While the echoes of the American Prairie remind one of the vast, untamed beauty of the interior, the local spirit remains firmly rooted in the Pacific Northwest tradition of independence and community engagement. Famous individuals who have walked these streets often share a common thread of resilience, reflecting the same steady, unpretentious elegance found in the misty, evergreen-dappled morning light that defines the daily experience of living in Lakewood.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Seeley Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 052° NE
Fort Steilacoom Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 282° W
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.3 mi, 197° S
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 349° N
Leschi Monument (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 325° NW
Chauncey & Johanna Griggs House (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 356° N
Lakewood Historical Marker - Western State Hospital Historical Cemetery (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 294° NW
Bradley BlockHouse & Flett House (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 016° N
The Big One (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 291° W
Hill Ward Chimney Relic (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 289° W
Fort Steilacoom Disc Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 307° NW
Meadow Park Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 018° N
Curry Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 241° SW
Abandoned Car (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 348° N
McChord Air Museum Heritage Hill Airpark (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 137° SE
Canadian Vickers SA-10A Catalina (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 138° SE
Mary and her dog Chip (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 329° NW
Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.2 mi, 270° W
Debbie Doolittle's Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.0 mi, 117° SE
Gathering Space Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 022° N
Clover Creek Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.5 mi, 117° SE
South Puget Sound Wildlife Area (Marine Protected Area) — 6.0 mi, 296° NW
Children’s Museum at JBLM (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 210° SW
Cr8Tyffs (Gallery) — 6.4 mi, 010° N
Tacoma Narrows Collapsed Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 350° N
Evergreen Theater (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 199° S
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.7 mi, 242° SW · 16k acres
Eagle Island (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 282° W
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 23.0 mi, 100° E · 236k acres
Olympic National Forest (National Forest) — 25.0 mi, 234° SW · 632k acres

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