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Mount Vista Washington Map

Explore Mount Vista, 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 Vista, Washington

How to Use This Mount Vista, Washington Map

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

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	Mount Vista
State	Washington (WA)
County	Clark County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	45.734283
Longitude	-122.632876
Population	10,051
Density	742.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	98686, 98642
Area Code	360
County Seat	Vancouver
School District	Battle Ground School District

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About Mount Vista, Washington

Mount Vista is a locality in Clark County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 10,051. The population density is 742.2 people per km². Mount Vista is located at 45.7343°N, 122.6329°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 98686, 98642.

Mount Vista occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet movement of Mill Creek as it navigates the terrain. It lies 1.8 miles north-northeast of Salmon Creek, WA (from Salmon Creek, WA: bearing 25°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-northeast of Vancouver. The water provides a constant, rhythmic presence, carving a path through the lowlands before the land eventually rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Cascade Range. Residents often observe how the morning fog clings to the nearby depths of Cougar Canyon, softening the edges of the evergreen canopy. A short journey leads to the serene, still surface of Salmon Creek Pond, where the reflection of the sky creates a mirror for the passing seasons. Though the air carries the salt-tinged influence of the North Arm just eight miles away, the immediate surroundings remain anchored in the damp, fertile earth of the Pacific Northwest.

Mount Vista emerged from a history of modest homesteading and resource management, which continues to shape the local economy today. Early settlers recognized the value of the timber and soil, establishing industries that favored the steady extraction and cultivation of the land’s natural fiber. The pace of commerce remains tied to these foundational roots, with a focus on small-scale production and regional trade that supports the local livelihood. Modern workshops and agricultural plots now occupy the spaces where older mills once stood, maintaining a continuity of effort across generations. Visitors might note that the local economy functions with a deliberate, unhurried precision, reflecting the resilience required to thrive in such a temperate, rain-fostered climate.

Mount Vista fosters a character of quiet introspection, mirrored by the expansive, quiet trails found within the boundaries of Pleasant Valley Park. The daily rhythm of life here is punctuated by the changing light, which turns the gray skies into a muted palette of slate and silver as evening approaches. While the proximity to the Willow Bar Islands invites brief excursions into the wider landscape, the community remains focused on its own immediate, intimate horizon. There are no grand monuments here, only the steady preservation of the land and the shared experiences of those who call the place home. The spirit of the region is defined by a deep, understated familiarity, where the most notable events are the subtle shifts in the weather and the slow, seasonal growth of the surrounding woodland.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pillars of Fulfillment (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 204° SW
Pleasant Valley Community Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 151° SE
Whipple Creek Urban Wildlife Habitat (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 301° NW
Salmon Crk. Comm. Club (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 279° W
Clark County Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 299° NW
Kelsey L. Tortorello (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 257° W
Custards Chimney (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 284° W
Mount Saint Helens-Shillapoo Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 248° W
Blue Star Memorial Highway (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 333° NW
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.6 mi, 275° W · 9,982 acres
Sauvie Island Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 272° W
Decker Theatre (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 188° S
Art at the Cave (Gallery) — 7.5 mi, 194° S
Vancouver Barracks (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 191° S
Regal City Center Stadium 12 (Cinema) — 7.6 mi, 193° S
Corridor Gallery (Gallery) — 7.8 mi, 196° S
Aqua Gallery (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 195° S
River (Viewpoint) — 8.0 mi, 192° S
Willamette River (Wild & Scenic River) — 8.1 mi, 229° SW · 51k acres
Jubitz Cinema (Cinema) — 9.6 mi, 191° S
Government Island State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 9.7 mi, 165° S
Water Wheel (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 156° SE
Sunken Village Archeological Site (Historic Ruins) — 10.3 mi, 256° W
The Headwaters Theatre (Theatre) — 10.8 mi, 188° S
Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective (Arts Centre) — 11.5 mi, 210° SW
The Belmont Goats (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 11.6 mi, 206° SW
Troll Bridge (Attraction) — 12.0 mi, 240° SW
Lewis And Clark National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 15.9 mi, 135° SE · 37k acres
Mt. Hood National Forest (National Forest) — 16.4 mi, 135° SE · 1.1M acres
Gifford Pinchot National Forest (National Forest) — 17.7 mi, 042° NE · 1.3M acres

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