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Mead Washington Map

Explore Mead, 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 Mead, Washington

How to Use This Mead, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.779527
Longitude	-117.349944
Population	7,576
Density	402.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	99021
Area Code	509
County Seat	Spokane
School District	Mead School District

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About Mead, Washington

Mead is a locality in Spokane County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,576. The population density is 402.7 people per km². Mead is located at 47.7795°N, 117.3499°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99021.

Mead occupies a distinct expanse where the earth transitions into the quiet, expansive character of the inland plains. It lies 8.2 miles north-northeast of Spokane, WA (from Spokane, WA: bearing 24°T), and is situated 8.4 miles northwest of Spokane Valley. Deadman Creek carves a modest path through the landscape, offering a cool, persistent presence just a mile from the center. A short distance away, the elevation rises toward the modest prominence of Dart Hill, which stands as a silent sentinel over the local terrain. The nearby Peone Prairie provides a wide, open horizon that invites the eye to wander across the golden grasses and shadows. During the dusk hours, the light stretches thin and pale across the fields, lending a sense of stillness to the entire reach of Mead.

Agriculture and the steady pulse of regional commerce have long defined the practical rhythm of life here. Early settlers recognized the utility of the soil, laying the groundwork for a community that values hard work and the quiet accumulation of daily progress. While the economy has evolved to include modern services and diverse industry, the connection to the land remains a quiet, underlying fiber of local identity. Businesses here operate with a deliberate pace, favoring reliability over the frantic noise of larger centers. This steady, grounded approach ensures that Mead remains a place where the work of a day is measured by the tangible results left behind.

Cultural life in Mead is marked by a modest pride and a commitment to the institutions that anchor the people. Residents gather for seasonal traditions and community events that emphasize a shared sense of belonging, often utilizing the serene grounds of Peone Creek Park for local recreation. The nearby Nine Mile Reservoir serves as a quiet destination for those seeking the restorative quality of open water and the cooling influence of its banks. While the region is removed from the high-profile glare of major urban centers, it holds its own quiet dignity and a clear, unpretentious character. Life in Mead remains focused on these local connections, finding beauty in the simple, honest clarity of the regional landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Peone Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 265° W
Black box (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 063° NE
MSHS theater (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 063° NE
Balazs Statue (Circle of Friends) (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 064° NE
Haynes Estate Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 292° W
Pine River Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 289° W
Feryn Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 093° E
Waikiki Springs (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 265° W
Father Joseph M. Cataldo (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 164° S
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 239° SW
Riverside (State Park) — 4.9 mi, 258° W
Indian Painted Rocks (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 272° W
Garland Theater (Cinema) — 6.9 mi, 211° SW
Spokane River Centennial Trail (State Recreation Area) — 7.1 mi, 149° SE
Art Room 509 (Arts Centre) — 7.2 mi, 171° S
Mount Spokane (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 048° NE
Chief Spokane Monument (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 212° SW
Bing Crosby House Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 198° S
Spokane Print & Publishing Center (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 209° SW
McLellan Overlook (Viewpoint) — 8.6 mi, 256° W
River City Modelers (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 193° S
Spokane Party Trolley (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 195° S
The Boudin (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 140° SE
EOS Planetarium (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 216° SW
The Cannonballs (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 139° SE
Bowl and Pitcher (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 230° SW
Trautman Property (State Recreation Area) — 9.3 mi, 269° W
Coeur d'Alene National Forest (National Forest) — 20.4 mi, 082° E · 727k acres
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.7 mi, 203° SW · 40k acres
Kaniksu National Forest (National Forest) — 24.0 mi, 039° NE · 1.6M acres

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