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Mount Vernon Washington Map

Explore Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, Washington

How to Use This Mount Vernon, Washington Map

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

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.

CityMount Vernon
StateWashington (WA)
CountySkagit County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude48.417071
Longitude-122.311832
Population35,219
Density1105.7 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes98273, 98274
Area Code206, 253
County SeatMount Vernon
School DistrictMount Vernon School District

About Mount Vernon, Washington

Mount Vernon is a locality in Skagit County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 35,219. The population density is 1105.7 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 48.4171°N, 122.3118°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Mount Vernon is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98273, 98274.

Mount Vernon defines the character of the Skagit River, which cuts a purposeful, winding path through the landscape as it makes its steady pilgrimage toward the sea. It lies 3.8 miles south of Burlington, WA (from Burlington, WA: bearing 186°T), and is situated 7.3 miles southwest of Sedro-Woolley. The geography here is defined by a low-lying, fertile basin that gives way to the distant, jagged silhouettes of the Cascade Range, which marks the eastern horizon with a permanent, icy coldness. While Mount Vernon sits inland, the salt-tinged air reminds the traveler that the vast, grey expanse of Puget Sound lies only six miles away, exerting a quiet influence on the local weather. The land is marked by the presence of the Mount Vernon River Front, a space that invites residents to linger by the water, while the nearby Walker Valley offers a reprieve of quiet, wooded terrain that contrasts with the open fields of the surrounding plains.

Early pioneers recognized that the intersection of reliable water and fertile soil provided an ideal foundation for a settlement that could endure the changing seasons. The growth of Mount Vernon was spurred by the necessity of navigating the river to transport timber and agricultural bounty, transforming a collection of rudimentary homesteads into a central hub for the region. As the settlement matured, it absorbed the industrious spirit of those who sought to tame the wilderness, building structures that reflected the practicality of their labor and the permanence they hoped to establish. Over generations, Mount Vernon has maintained a steady, measured pace of development, honoring its origins as a transit point while gradually cultivating a distinct identity that balances historical preservation with the requirements of a modern populace.

Economic life in Mount Vernon thrives upon a blend of robust agricultural output and a diverse array of professional services that support the broader region. The proximity to expansive farmland ensures that the economy remains deeply connected to the seasonal cycles of the earth, while the infrastructure of the town facilitates the efficient movement of goods and people. Education remains a cornerstone, with local schools and satellite programs providing the essential training needed for a skilled workforce to manage the technical demands of contemporary industry. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, residents often travel to find larger academic institutions, yet they return to Mount Vernon for its reliable amenities, well-maintained thoroughfares, and the sense of stability that comes from a well-organized local market.

Cultural life in Mount Vernon is characterized by the quiet appreciation of the natural world and a collective devotion to the seasonal festivals that draw the community together. While the major professional sports teams of the region are followed with enthusiasm from afar, local interest remains anchored in high school athletics, which generate an atmosphere of fierce, loyal competition throughout the year. Landmarks such as the Mount Vernon River Front serve as the stage for these gatherings, where the light of a late afternoon sun glints off the water, casting long, melancholic shadows across the walkways. For those seeking a deeper connection to nature, the journey to Summer Lake or the shores near Hart Island provides a necessary solitude, echoing the enduring, quiet beauty that defines the existence of those who call Mount Vernon their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Hillcrest Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 232° SW
  • Bakerview Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 029° NE
  • Alpha Helix (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 274° W
  • September 11, 2001 (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 272° W
  • Spanish American War Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 272° W
  • Rick Leonard Gallery (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 277° W
  • Little Mountain Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 180° S
  • Skagit Symphony (Arts Centre) — 1.3 mi, 006° N
  • North Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 1.3 mi, 175° S
  • Sherman Anderson Ballpark (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 252° W
  • Skagit County Fairgrounds (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 245° SW
  • Skagit-Snoqualmie Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 227° SW
  • Children's Museum of Skagit County (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 334° NW
  • Debay's Slough (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 018° N
  • Northwest Theatre Arts at the Conway Muse (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 197° S
  • Skagit, Washington Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 7.1 mi, 047° NE · 48k acres
  • Mt. Baker National Forest (National Forest) — 7.3 mi, 047° NE · 1.3M acres
  • Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 7.4 mi, 287° W · 1,009 acres
  • Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 7.4 mi, 287° W
  • Pilchuck Glass School (Arts Centre) — 8.6 mi, 161° S
  • La Conner Seaside Gallery (Gallery) — 8.6 mi, 259° W
  • Alek's Art Studio (Gallery) — 8.6 mi, 258° W
  • La Conner Volunteer Firefighter Museum (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 258° W
  • The Old Fir Log (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 258° W
  • Northern State Hospital Cemetery (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 034° NE
  • Fort Whitman (Historic Castle / Fort) — 10.8 mi, 251° W
  • Deception Pass (State Park) — 11.1 mi, 271° W
  • Strawberry Point Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.3 mi, 229° SW
  • Stanwood Area Historical Society (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 193° S
  • San Juan Islands National Monument (National Monument) — 19.5 mi, 334° NW · 432k acres

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About This Mount Vernon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Vernon, Washington. Coordinates: 48.417071, -122.311832. 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 Mount Vernon includes the ZIP code (98273, 98274), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Skagit County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (Mount Vernon School District).

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.