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Mountlake Terrace Washington Map

Explore Mountlake Terrace, 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 Mountlake Terrace, Washington

How to Use This Mountlake Terrace, Washington Map

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

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.

CityMountlake Terrace
StateWashington (WA)
CountySnohomish County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude47.788153
Longitude-122.30874
Population21,286
Density2026.3 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code98043
Area Code206, 253
County SeatEverett
School DistrictEdmonds School District

About Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Mountlake Terrace is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 21,286. The population density is 2026.3 people per km². Mountlake Terrace is located at 47.7882°N, 122.3087°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Mountlake Terrace is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98043.

Mountlake Terrace emerges from a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of water and the long, gray light of the Pacific Northwest. It lies 2.3 miles south of Lynnwood, WA (from Lynnwood, WA: bearing 173°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-northwest of Kirkland. Lyon Creek meanders through the terrain, tracing a path that anchors the local topography in a slow, perennial cycle of drainage and growth. Only a mile away, the surface of Lake Ballinger reflects the shifting clouds, offering a cool, still counterpoint to the bustling human activity nearby. From the higher elevations, one can occasionally trace the jagged, snow-dusted silhouette of the Cascade Range etched against the eastern horizon. The air here carries a subtle, damp saltiness, a reminder that the deep, tidal reaches of Browns Bay wait only four miles to the west.

Mountlake Terrace grew from the post-war ambition of mid-century developers who sought to transform quiet woodland into a functional grid of suburban life. The local economy has shifted steadily from its early residential roots toward a diverse collection of professional services, specialized light industry, and a robust retail sector that serves the surrounding region. Small businesses and modern offices now fill the space where once only timber stands remained, keeping the pace of commerce steady and predictable. Residents often find their daily routines framed by the practical demands of a changing workforce that values accessibility and proximity to major employment hubs. Despite these changes, the land retains a sense of industrious purpose, moving forward without ever entirely shedding the quiet character of its founding years.

Town Center Plaza serves as the modern focal point of Mountlake Terrace, providing a communal space where the rhythm of daily life gathers and slows. Cultural identity here is marked by an unassuming friendliness, a trait common among those who navigate the long, literate PNW gray with a quiet, steady patience. The community celebrates its heritage through seasonal gatherings that bring neighbors together under the evergreen canopy, fostering a sense of belonging that feels both grounded and sincere. While the region is home to many, it is perhaps most widely recognized for producing individuals like the professional soccer player Jordan Morris, who rose from these suburban fields to reach a wider stage. Life here remains focused on the small, meaningful details, whether it is the seasonal migration of birds near the water or the simple, persistent hum of a neighborhood thriving in its own quiet corner of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Mother Justice (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 260° W
  • Terrace Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 052° NE
  • Regal Cinebarre Mountlake (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 203° SW
  • Ballinger Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 170° S
  • City Light Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 096° E
  • Open Space (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 347° N
  • Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 334° NW
  • Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 335° NW
  • Fireplace (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 158° S
  • Greenhouse (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 158° S
  • Eisenhower White Ash Tree (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 017° N
  • Korean War (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 017° N
  • Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 017° N
  • Phoenix Theatre (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 256° W
  • Landmark Crest Cinema Center (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 195° S
  • ShoreLake Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.8 mi, 194° S
  • Party room (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 296° NW
  • Edmonds Historical Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 297° NW
  • Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 3.8 mi, 302° NW
  • Edmonds Underwater Park (Marine Protected Area) — 3.8 mi, 302° NW
  • Cascadia Art Museum (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 294° NW
  • Saint Edward (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 152° SE
  • Viewing Platform (Viewpoint) — 5.9 mi, 109° E
  • Distefano Winery (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 110° E
  • Woodinville Wine Cellars (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 108° E
  • Olympic National Forest (National Forest) — 26.7 mi, 275° W · 632k acres
  • Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 27.6 mi, 135° SE · 1.3M acres
  • Olympic National Park (National Park) — 37.7 mi, 270° W · 1.8M acres

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About This Mountlake Terrace Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Coordinates: 47.788153, -122.30874. 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 Mountlake Terrace includes the ZIP code (98043), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Snohomish County (Everett), and school district assignment (Edmonds 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.