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Leavenworth Washington Map

Explore Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth, Washington

How to Use This Leavenworth, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.596233
Longitude	-120.661476
Population	2,263
Density	601.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98826
Area Code	509
County Seat	Wenatchee
School District	Cascade School District

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About Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,263. The population density is 601.3 people per km². Leavenworth is located at 47.5962°N, 120.6615°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Leavenworth is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98826.

Leavenworth commands a singular presence where the land rises sharply toward the rugged spine of the Cascade Range. It lies 20.3 miles northwest of Wenatchee, WA (from Wenatchee, WA: bearing 306°T), and is situated 17.4 miles west-northwest of Sunnyslope. The Wenatchee River carves a restless path through the valley floor, its waters cold and perpetually animated as they push past the town’s borders. To the west, the landscape deepens into the dense, shadowed timber of the Wenatchee National Forest, while the jagged silhouette of the Snow Creek Glacier looms in the high country, a remnant of ancient ice. The air here carries a crisp, thin quality, especially as light fails behind the ridges of Stevens Canyon, leaving the valley in a cool, indigo shade that feels older than the structures themselves.

Leavenworth emerged from the hard labor of the timber and railroad industries, forged by men who sought to tame the unforgiving terrain of the interior. Early settlement focused on the extraction of resources, with the rhythmic clatter of trains once serving as the primary pulse of the local economy. Over time, the people of Leavenworth chose to reinvent their identity, intentionally shifting the architectural character to reflect a alpine heritage that mirrored the surrounding heights. This transformation turned a rough-hewn industrial outpost into a place where the built environment bows to the scale of the mountains, creating a deliberate visual harmony that anchors the local history to the physical reality of the valley.

Economic life in Leavenworth today flows through a robust tourism sector, supported by small-scale commerce and the stewardship of the surrounding wildlands. While the town lacks major universities or heavy manufacturing, it maintains a steady infrastructure focused on hospitality and the facilitation of outdoor exploration. Visitors and residents alike utilize the Icicle Trail, which offers a direct line into the backcountry, serving as a primary artery for those seeking to traverse the slopes. The town functions as a hub for those drawn to the inland wilderness, relying on the predictable cycle of seasons to drive the local trade, from the busy autumn months to the quiet, snow-heavy winters that define the regional rhythm.

Cultural life in Leavenworth centers on the preservation of a distinct public atmosphere, anchored by the social activity at Front Street Park. Major annual events draw crowds to celebrate the changing of the seasons, often filling the streets with music and communal gatherings that highlight the town’s unique aesthetic. While the region does not host professional sports teams, the local enthusiasm for mountaineering and cross-country skiing occupies the space usually reserved for stadium spectacles. The presence of Drury Falls nearby serves as a quiet, powerful landmark for those who wander beyond the town limits, reinforcing a lifestyle where the primary connection remains the unimpeded, rugged geography of the high inland basin.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Willkommen in Leavenworth (Attraction) — 0.0 mi, 218° SW
Maibaum (Attraction) — 0.1 mi, 212° SW
Die Bergfreunde Fountain (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 081° E
Nutcracker Museum & Store (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 206° SW
Greater Leavenworth Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 206° SW
Wenatchee National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 023° NE · 1.8M acres
Waterfront Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 180° S
Trout Unlimited Boat Launch (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 169° S
Enchantment Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 202° S
Der Ritter (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 232° SW
Leavenworth Summer Theater Box (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 223° SW
Alpine Ascent Climbing Wall (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 228° SW
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 350° N
Tumwater Botanical Area (National Scenic Byway) — 2.4 mi, 299° NW
Peshastin Lookout (Viewpoint) — 2.6 mi, 145° SE
Wildlife Viewing Blind (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 187° S
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 4.4 mi, 206° SW · 415k acres
Enchantment Unusual Interest Area - Back Country Multiple Use Management Area (Resource Management Area) — 5.5 mi, 206° SW
Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Water Reserve Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 7.3 mi, 208° SW · 594 acres
Camas Meadows Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 160° S
Wells-Chelan-Sagebrush Flats Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 9.9 mi, 121° SE
Etienne Creek Mining Area (Historic Ruins) — 11.6 mi, 188° S
Blewett Stamp Mill (Historic Ruins) — 11.8 mi, 180° S
Rocky Reach Dam Discovery Center (Museum) — 17.5 mi, 105° E
Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center (Museum) — 20.3 mi, 126° SE
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 20.4 mi, 292° W · 1.3M acres
Pangborn-Herndon Memorial (Monument) — 20.7 mi, 121° SE
Glacier Peak Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 21.5 mi, 338° N · 566k acres
B-24 Bomber Wing (Monument) — 24.5 mi, 153° SE
Douglas County Historical Museum (Museum) — 27.6 mi, 083° E

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