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Minnehaha Washington Map

Explore Minnehaha, 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 Minnehaha, Washington

How to Use This Minnehaha, Washington Map

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

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.

CityMinnehaha
StateWashington (WA)
CountyClark County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude45.656517
Longitude-122.61789
Population11,871
Density2073.9 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Codes98663, 98661
Area Code360
County SeatVancouver
School DistrictVancouver Public Schools

About Minnehaha, Washington

Minnehaha is a locality in Clark County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 11,871. The population density is 2073.9 people per km². Minnehaha is located at 45.6565°N, 122.6179°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 98663, 98661.

Minnehaha occupies a quiet corner of the landscape where the gentle flow of Burnt Bridge Creek carves its path through the earth. It lies 1.1 miles southeast of Hazel Dell, WA (from Hazel Dell, WA: bearing 142°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north of Portland. The terrain holds a subtle depth, defined by the proximity of Vancouver Lake only two miles away and the distant silhouette of the Cascade Range visible on the horizon. Residents often find themselves drawn to the West Minnehaha Neighborhood Park, which serves as a central green anchor for the surrounding residential streets. The air here carries a damp, seasonal chill that settles into the low-lying Kiggins Bowl, creating a distinct atmosphere of stillness at dusk. Beyond the immediate canopy of local trees, the land slopes toward the nearby Hayden Bay, marking the proximity of the coast.

Minnehaha grew from the early industrial ambitions of the region, evolving as the local economy shifted from raw resource extraction to the steady commerce of a modern suburban landscape. The arrival of the railroad and the subsequent development of nearby infrastructure provided the foundations for the neighborhood's gradual expansion. While the primary industries have transitioned toward service and specialized trade, the historical legacy of the area remains visible in the older architecture and the layout of the streets. The daily rhythm of Minnehaha reflects a transition from the labor-intensive heritage of the past to a current focus on residential stability and small-scale enterprise. This evolution has preserved a sense of continuity that anchors the locality within the larger, bustling narrative of the Pacific Northwest.

Cultural life in Minnehaha is defined by a low-key, neighborly character that prioritizes the quiet rituals of daily living over grand displays. Residents frequently gather at the West Minnehaha Neighborhood Park to enjoy the changing light as it filters through the trees during the long, gray afternoons. Local events often center around the school calendar and community gatherings, fostering a social fabric that relies on mutual recognition and shared space. While the area does not claim the residency of globally famous historical figures, it prides itself on the quiet contributions of its long-term inhabitants who maintain the spirit of the neighborhood. The proximity to the water at Hayden Bay and the recreational opportunities of Vancouver Lake provide a seasonal backdrop that colors the collective experience of living in Minnehaha.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Bagley Community Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 192° S
  • Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 216° SW
  • Bpa (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 203° SW
  • Luke Jensen Sports Park (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 341° N
  • Meadowbrook Marsh Urban Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 139° SE
  • Central Park North (National Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 232° SW · 4 acres
  • Blue Star Memorial Highway (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 236° SW
  • Totem Pole (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 229° SW
  • Decker Theatre (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 229° SW
  • Japanese Memorial (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 222° SW
  • Officers Row (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 227° SW
  • Vancouver Barracks (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 227° SW
  • Regal City Center Stadium 12 (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 230° SW
  • Art at the Cave (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 233° SW
  • River (Viewpoint) — 3.4 mi, 224° SW
  • Corridor Gallery (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 234° SW
  • Aqua Gallery (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 231° SW
  • Mount Saint Helens-Shillapoo Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 280° W
  • Government Island State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.4 mi, 155° SE
  • Hollywood Theatre (Cinema) — 4.7 mi, 168° S
  • Water Wheel (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 139° SE
  • The Headwaters Theatre (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 204° SW
  • Willamette River (Wild & Scenic River) — 6.8 mi, 270° W · 51k acres
  • Paragon Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 7.0 mi, 203° SW
  • The Granite (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 197° S
  • Portland Museum of Modern Art (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 202° S
  • The Belmont Goats (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.7 mi, 229° SW
  • Oregon Trail National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 7.8 mi, 131° SE · 1,027 acres
  • Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.6 mi, 313° NW · 9,982 acres
  • Mt. Hood National Forest (National Forest) — 12.5 mi, 120° SE · 1.1M acres

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About This Minnehaha Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Minnehaha, Washington. Coordinates: 45.656517, -122.61789. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Minnehaha includes the ZIP code (98663, 98661), telephone area code (360), county seat of Clark County (Vancouver), and school district assignment (Vancouver Public Schools).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.