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Moses Lake Washington Map

Explore Moses Lake, 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 Moses Lake, Washington

How to Use This Moses Lake, Washington Map

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

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	Moses Lake
State	Washington (WA)
County	Grant County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	47.130142
Longitude	-119.278077
Population	25,146
Density	541.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98837
Area Code	509
County Seat	Ephrata
School District	Moses Lake School District

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About Moses Lake, Washington

Moses Lake is a locality in Grant County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 25,146. The population density is 541.0 people per km². Moses Lake is located at 47.1301°N, 119.2781°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Moses Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98837.

Moses Lake occupies a quiet expanse of the high desert where the horizon stretches wide and unburdened under a pale, expansive sky. It lies 35.2 miles north-northeast of Pierce, WA (from Pierce, WA: bearing 13°T), and is situated 2.4 miles east of Cascade Valley. The landscape surrounding Moses Lake is defined by the steady presence of Crab Creek, which winds through the arid terrain as a vital, silver thread. To the west, the distant peaks of the Cascade Range shimmer like a jagged blue promise against the setting sun. The nearby Cascade Valley provides a subtle geological transition, grounding the region in a basin of ancient, sun-baked earth. Within the center of the community, Sinkiuse Square offers a small, deliberate pause of greenery where the air feels heavy with the scent of dry sage and cooling dust at twilight.

Moses Lake emerged as an agricultural outpost, transformed over time by irrigation that coaxed life from the dormant, volcanic soil. The local economy relies heavily on this legacy, with vast fields of potatoes and onions creating a patchwork of green against the tan prairie. Industrial growth has brought high-tech manufacturing and aerospace components to the region, diversifying the labor force beyond the traditional harvest. Farmers here understand the fickle nature of the wind and the necessity of stored water, balancing their work against the demands of a thirsty climate. The steady hum of heavy machinery and the seasonal migration of labor define the rhythm of the workweek. Resilience remains the primary currency in a place where the economy is as tied to the cycles of the sun as it is to the global market.

Moses Lake fosters a distinct cultural character that values self-reliance and the plain-spoken honesty of the high plains. Residents often gather at Sinkiuse Square for community celebrations, marking the seasons with local festivals that honor the agrarian spirit of the region. While the pace of life remains deliberate, the influence of figures like the professional golfer Ryan Moore, who grew up in the area, serves as a quiet point of pride for those who trace their roots to these dusty streets. The light at dusk here possesses a particular clarity, catching the edges of the buildings and casting long, sharp shadows across the flat ground. Everyday life revolves around the shared knowledge of the land, where the wind carries the dry, clean smell of distant wheat fields. This place demands a certain patience, rewarding those who take the time to notice the subtle colors of the earth when the afternoon heat finally begins to break.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sinkiuse Square (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 212° SW
Community Gardens (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 083° E
Mccosh Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 186° S
Moses Lake (Resource Management Area) — 0.3 mi, 331° NW
Three Ponds Resource Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 144° SE
Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 333° NW
Golden Gate Property (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 242° SW
Desert (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 235° SW
Columbia Basin Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 016° N
Potholes (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 181° S
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.5 mi, 180° S · 54k acres
Drumheller Channels (Viewpoint) — 15.7 mi, 185° S
Grant County Historical Museum (Museum) — 18.6 mi, 317° NW
Calling the Healing Sundial (Public Artwork) — 20.5 mi, 332° NW
James L. Friend Memorial Fire Engine (Monument) — 23.5 mi, 036° NE
Hanford Reach National Monument (National Monument) — 24.5 mi, 195° S · 391k acres
Water Wars (Attraction) — 32.4 mi, 350° N
The Gorge Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 33.8 mi, 267° W
Cavern Theatre (Theatre) — 33.9 mi, 267° W
West Bar - Ice Age Ripples (Historic Ruins) — 35.6 mi, 279° W
Railroad Depot Museum (Museum) — 42.2 mi, 090° E
IEEE Commemoration Plaque (Monument) — 47.0 mi, 187° S
APS Commemoration Plaque (Monument) — 47.1 mi, 187° S
Annie's Fun Farm (Attraction) — 49.4 mi, 293° NW
Nifty Theatre (Cinema) — 51.5 mi, 314° NW
Douglas County Historical Museum (Museum) — 51.5 mi, 314° NW
Great Northern Steam Locomotive (Attraction) — 51.7 mi, 292° W
Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center (Museum) — 52.5 mi, 293° NW
Wenatchee Riverfront Railway (Attraction) — 52.5 mi, 293° NW
Rocky Reach Dam Discovery Center (Museum) — 55.2 mi, 300° NW

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