Maury Island Washington Map

About Maury Island, Washington

Maury Island is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Maury Island is located at 47.3770°N, 122.4298°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98070.

Maury Island rises from the Puget Sound like a forgotten emerald, its shores a rugged embrace of driftwood-strewn beaches and the persistent whisper of Salish Sea breezes. It lies 5.2 miles west-south-west of Des Moines, WA (from Des Moines, WA: bearing 251°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north of Tacoma. The land itself is a study in gentle, rolling hills draped in evergreen forests, a verdant cloak that softens the edges of its volcanic past. Here, the air carries the briny tang of the water, mingling with the damp, earthy scent of moss and decaying leaves, a perfume that speaks of quiet endurance. Daylight often filters through a persistent haze, lending a soft, almost ethereal glow to the landscape, particularly in the late afternoons when the western sky begins its slow, dramatic surrender to dusk, painting the clouds in hues of lavender and rose. Historically, Maury Island was a place of quiet farming and logging, its early settlers drawn to the fertile soil and the abundant timber. The island's economy, though modest, has always been tied to the land and sea, with a scattering of small farms still dotting the landscape, their fields a patchwork quilt against the deep green of the trees. The ferry, a vital artery, connects Maury Island to the mainland, a gentle reminder of its insular character and the deliberate pace of life that prevails. While grand institutions are absent, the island possesses a subtle charm, a character forged by generations who understood the rhythm of the tides and the quiet satisfaction of working the earth. The occasional weathered barn, standing sentinel against the elements, hints at stories of resilience and a deep-seated connection to this particular corner of the world.

About This Maury Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Maury Island, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Maury Island and King County.

Detailed location data for Maury Island includes the ZIP code (98070), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment. 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 Maury Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.