Maple Heights-Lake Desire Washington Map

About Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington

Maple Heights-Lake Desire is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,113. The population density is 350.6 people per km². Maple Heights-Lake Desire is located at 47.4441°N, 122.0972°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98058.

Maple Heights-Lake Desire spills across rolling hills, a verdant quilt stitched with evergreen and the occasional flash of a deciduous jewel. It lies 4.3 miles north-west of Maple Valley, WA (from Maple Valley, WA: bearing 326°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-west of King. Here, the land breathes a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the Pacific Northwest's generous rainfall, which nourishes a landscape of moderate slopes and dense tree cover. Shadows lengthen early, stretching long fingers from the western ridgelines, painting the undergrowth in hues of deep emerald and bruised purple as the sun dips below the horizon. The air, when it’s not carrying the tang of pine needles and damp soil, often holds a whisper of distant water, a promise of the serene lake that gives this locale its name, a mirror reflecting the ever-changing sky. The history of Maple Heights-Lake Desire is a quiet one, deeply intertwined with the logging industry that once echoed through these hills, its legacy now visible in the well-worn paths and the occasional weathered stump. The local economy, while diversified, still carries the fingerprints of its resource-based past, with a growing presence of technology and service industries finding root amongst the established neighborhoods. Lake Desire itself, a tranquil expanse, serves as a focal point for recreation, drawing families and individuals to its shores for quiet contemplation or lively summer days, a gentle counterpoint to the industrious spirit that built Maple Heights-Lake Desire. The rhythm of life here is one of gradual unfolding, where the seasons dictate the pace, and the community finds its character in the shared appreciation of the natural beauty that surrounds them.

About This Maple Heights-Lake Desire Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.4441, -122.0972. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Maple Heights-Lake Desire and King County.

Detailed location data for Maple Heights-Lake Desire includes the ZIP code (98058), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment (Tahoma School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Maple Heights-Lake Desire is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.