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Longview Washington Map

Explore Longview, 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 Longview, Washington

How to Use This Longview, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	46.145707
Longitude	-122.964299
Population	37,818
Density	986.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98632
Area Code	360
County Seat	Kelso
School District	Longview Public Schools

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About Longview, Washington

Longview is a locality in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 37,818. The population density is 986.7 people per km². Longview is located at 46.1457°N, 122.9643°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Longview is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98632.

Longview emerges from the flat, industrious lowlands as a singular testament to early twentieth-century ambition, anchored firmly in a landscape defined by its inland character and deliberate design. It lies 1.5 miles west-southwest of Kelso, WA (from Kelso, WA: bearing 247°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-southwest of Lexington. The terrain here favors the level expanses of the valley floor, where the air often holds a heavy, muted quality, distinct from the distant, jagged silhouette of the Cascade Range that marks the horizon far to the east. Within the immediate vicinity, the earth is shaped by the presence of Ditch Number Five, which threads through the topography with a quiet, functional purpose, while the peaceful waters of Lake Sacajawea offer a reflective contrast to the organized grid of the streets. Beyond the edge of town, the land transitions into the wilder, verdant reaches of the Clatsop State Forest, creating a boundary where the cultivated environment yields to the deep, silent growth of timber.

Longview exists as a rare example of a planned industrial hub, brought into existence by the vision of Robert A. Long, a timber magnate who sought to establish a model community for his workers. The founding was not a matter of slow, organic growth, but rather an act of precise engineering, intended to marry the raw power of the lumber industry with the amenities of a permanent, well-ordered residence. Even now, one can sense the ghost of this original blueprint in the wide, purposeful avenues and the deliberate placement of public spaces, which speak to a time when industrial prosperity was expected to last for generations. The legacy of those early years remains etched into the architecture and the very layout of the neighborhoods, reflecting an era when the marriage of capital and labor was the primary engine of regional identity.

Economic life in Longview remains deeply tied to its foundational industries, particularly the production of paper and specialized wood products that continue to sustain the local workforce. Infrastructure here is built to support this heavy output, with rail lines and access roads serving as the vital arteries that keep the town connected to the broader national market. For those seeking higher education, the Lower Columbia College provides a necessary anchor, offering technical training and academic foundations that prepare residents for both local and regional careers. The daily rhythm is punctuated by the steady hum of machinery, a sound that serves as a reminder of the town’s enduring commitment to manufacturing and the practical, grounded pursuits that have kept the economy moving forward through the decades.

Cultural life in Longview finds expression in the shared traditions of the community, ranging from the lively gatherings at the annual Squirrel Fest to the quiet enjoyment of the trails found throughout Lp379. Residents often look toward Beaver Valley for a sense of open space, or find a moment of respite near the cascading waters of Beaver Falls, where the sound of the environment provides a stark, natural counterpoint to the professional pace of the work week. While the town does not command the attention of major professional sports franchises, the spirit of local competition thrives in high school arenas, where Friday nights carry a significance that transcends the scoreboard. The identity of Longview is perhaps best captured by the way the light catches the morning mist over the fields, a subtle, fleeting beauty that rewards those who take a moment to look past the industrial frame of their daily surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Neptune (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 120° SE
Pluto (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 088° E
John Null Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 060° NE
Tonka Land (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 172° S
Sacagawea (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 135° SE
Lake Sacajawea Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 135° SE
Welcome To Longview Log Arch (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 129° SE
The Monticello Convention (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 104° E
Oregon Territory (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 104° E
Signers of the Monticello Convention Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 104° E
Cedar Street Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 066° NE
Broadway Gallery (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 108° E
Industrial/Commercial/Residential (State Resource Management Area) — 2.3 mi, 207° SW
SPC Stewardship (State Resource Management Area) — 2.5 mi, 241° SW
Kelso Theater Pub (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 093° E
Fisher Island (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 282° W
Unknown Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.0 mi, 147° SE
Mount Saint Helens-Shillapoo Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 286° W
Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For The Columbian White-Tailed Deer (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.7 mi, 284° W · 12k acres
Seaquest (State Park) — 11.8 mi, 034° NE
Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For The Columbian White-Tailed Deer Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 12.8 mi, 269° W · 1,289 acres
Nehalem River (Wild & Scenic River) — 15.8 mi, 218° SW · 37k acres
Nassa Point (Viewpoint) — 17.7 mi, 275° W
Auditorium (Theatre) — 19.6 mi, 148° SE
Camp Eight (Historic Ruins) — 20.6 mi, 201° S
Art Gallery 505 (Gallery) — 21.0 mi, 015° N
Camp McDonald (Historic Ruins) — 28.0 mi, 342° N
Dairy Creek Program Area (Theatre) — 30.0 mi, 201° S
G Theatre (Cinema) — 35.0 mi, 041° NE
Twilight Eagle Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 35.1 mi, 273° W

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