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Monroe Washington Map

Explore Monroe, 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 Monroe, Washington

How to Use This Monroe, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.859833
Longitude	-121.984056
Population	19,699
Density	1247.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98272
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Everett
School District	Monroe School District

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About Monroe, Washington

Monroe is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 19,699. The population density is 1247.5 people per km². Monroe is located at 47.8598°N, 121.9841°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Monroe is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98272.

Monroe emerges from the intersection of lowland plains and the persistent, wandering currents of the landscape. It lies 7.1 miles southeast of Snohomish, WA (from Snohomish, WA: bearing 124°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-northeast of Cottage Lake. The rhythmic flow of Woods Creek defines the local topography, carving a path through the earth that dictates the orientation of streets and private dwellings alike. Beyond the immediate reach of the creek, the land flattens into the expansive Tualco Valley, where the soil remains dark and heavy with the promise of the coming season. To the east, the jagged silhouette of the Cascade Range anchors the horizon, serving as a silent, imposing guardian that catches the first light of dawn. Al Borlin Park offers a sanctuary of dense foliage and quiet trails, providing a necessary breath of stillness for any traveler wandering through Monroe.

Timber and agriculture historically provided the bedrock for the local economy, shaping a culture defined by manual labor and the slow accumulation of assets. The nineteenth-century transition from raw resource extraction to a more diversified trade hub allowed Monroe to maintain a steady, if modest, industrial presence. Sawmills once hummed with the sound of processed cedar and fir, while the surrounding fields supplied produce to the growing populations of the interior. Today, the economic character reflects a shift toward regional commerce and service industries, though the remnants of the early agrarian lifestyle persist in the outlying acreage. The industry here relies on the steady movement of goods across the inland corridors, ensuring that the local markets remain supplied and active.

Cultural life in Monroe finds its pulse in the seasonal gatherings and the preservation of communal heritage. Residents often congregate at Al Borlin Park to witness the changing of the leaves, a time when the air turns crisp and the light grows thin and pale. The Evergreen State Fairgrounds serve as the primary landmark for regional festivities, drawing crowds who value the traditional spirit of livestock exhibitions and local crafts. While Monroe remains a quiet reflection of its own history, it has been home to individuals such as the actor Chris Pratt, whose early years in the region preceded his transition into global cinema. Life here proceeds with a deliberate pace, colored by the long, gray afternoons that characterize the inland climate and the grounded nature of those who call this landscape home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Evergreen State Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 342° N
Monroe Historical Society (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 108° E
Housing Hope Memorial (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 220° SW
Kiwanis Club (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 221° SW
Ken and Kim Hoover (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 221° SW
Al Borlin Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 120° SE
Lewis Street River Access (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 147° SE
Lake Tye Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 284° W
Monroe Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 059° NE
Gala Events (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 162° S
Cadman (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 128° SE
Skagit-Snoqualmie Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 187° S
Viewpoint 630' (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 253° W
Snohomish Rock (Public Artwork) — 7.4 mi, 313° NW
Flat Iron Gallery (Gallery) — 7.8 mi, 089° E
Northwest Art Center (Arts Centre) — 8.2 mi, 181° S
Old Car (Historic Ruins) — 8.3 mi, 147° SE
Efeste Winery (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 232° SW
Darby Winery (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 231° SW
Siedel Creek Dam Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 10.8 mi, 196° S
DeYoung House (Museum) — 10.8 mi, 226° SW
Tara Jennings Fine Art (Gallery) — 11.0 mi, 228° SW
Northwest Music Hall (Arts Centre) — 11.1 mi, 288° W
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 11.3 mi, 050° NE · 1.3M acres
Camlann Medieval Village (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 163° S
North Fork Tolt River Watershed Watershed Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 13.8 mi, 114° SE · 4,364 acres
Wallace Falls (State Park) — 13.9 mi, 072° E
Mt. Baker National Forest (National Forest) — 15.7 mi, 025° NE · 1.3M acres
Wild Sky Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 16.6 mi, 087° E · 107k acres
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 22.4 mi, 135° SE · 415k acres

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