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Newcastle Washington Map

Explore Newcastle, 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 Newcastle, Washington

How to Use This Newcastle, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.531664
Longitude	-122.165566
Population	13,017
Density	1129.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98059
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Seattle
School District	Issaquah School District

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About Newcastle, Washington

Newcastle is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 13,017. The population density is 1129.7 people per km². Newcastle is located at 47.5317°N, 122.1656°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Newcastle is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98059.

Newcastle emerges from the earth as a rugged landscape defined by the persistent flow of Coal Creek, which carves a path through the terrain. It lies 3.8 miles southeast of Mercer Island, WA (from Mercer Island, WA: bearing 125°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-southeast of Seattle.

The low-slung, evergreen-shadowed horizon of the Cascade Range stands fifty-four miles to the east, while the air carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of the maritime world from Elliott Bay just nine miles away. Residents find a quiet, reflective stillness near the waters of Silt Detention Ponds Number Two, where the reflection of the clouds gathers in the late afternoon. The terrain is marked by the nearby presence of May Valley, a gentle depression that separates the higher ground from the surrounding thickets. China Creek Open Space offers a preserved corridor of native flora, serving as a reminder of the wilder, unmanicured character that defines the immediate surroundings of Newcastle.

Newcastle owes its early development to the deep, dark veins of coal that once dictated the pace of labor and the architecture of the settlement. The local economy has since transitioned from the grime and grit of extraction to a modern landscape of professional services and suburban commerce. History lingers in the subterranean tunnels that once honeycombed the ground, though these have long been reclaimed by the quiet growth of the forest. The proximity to the Tiger Mountain State Forest provides a permanent anchor for the regional economy, drawing those who seek the solitude of the woods. Economic life in Newcastle now balances this industrial heritage with a contemporary focus on technology and regional integration.

Cultural life in Newcastle is defined by a deep appreciation for the damp, temperate climate and the persistent, literate gray that settles over the region for much of the year. Residents often spend their weekends traversing the Tiger Mountain Trail or looking out toward the distant silhouette of Mercer Island. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the intersection of suburban comfort and the raw, untamed beauty of the nearby Pacific Northwest. While many individuals have made their homes in Newcastle, the culture remains grounded in the quiet, independent spirit of those who value their privacy and the proximity to the natural world. There is a distinct, understated pride here, found in the way the light hits the wet cedar needles at dusk and the way the neighborhood honors its transition from a mining camp to a modern, quiet bastion of the region.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Public Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 165° S
May Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 182° S
Coal Creek Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 360° N
Seattle Public Utilities Watersheds (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 348° N
De Leo Wall Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 1.4 mi, 119° SE
Rain Catchers (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 335° NW
Steam Hoist Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 1.8 mi, 089° E
Hazen Auditorum (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 163° S
Shuffleton Steam Plant (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 218° SW
Scott Evans (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 217° SW
Jimi Hendrix Memorial (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 187° S
Space Needle of Renton (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 220° SW
Fantastic Erratic (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 091° E
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.0 mi, 212° SW
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 348° N
Squak Mountain (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 104° E
Lake Sammamish (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 069° E
The Seattle Light Room (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 289° W
Green House (Historic Ruins) — 5.3 mi, 111° E
Pickering Place (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 077° E
Ark Lodge Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 289° W
Aquarium Room (Aquarium) — 5.9 mi, 091° E
Cinemark Reserve Lincoln Square - Dine-In 21+ (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 344° N
Gilman Town Hall (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 092° E
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 13.1 mi, 097° E · 1.3M acres
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 25.1 mi, 075° E · 415k acres

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