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North Fort Lewis Washington Map

Explore North Fort Lewis, 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 North Fort Lewis, Washington

How to Use This North Fort Lewis, Washington Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for North Fort Lewis, 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 North Fort Lewis.

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	North Fort Lewis
State	Washington (WA)
County	Pierce County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	47.1222
Longitude	-122.5962
Population	5,978
Density	391.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	98433
Area Code	425
County Seat	Tacoma
School District	Clover Park School District

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About North Fort Lewis, Washington

North Fort Lewis is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,978. The population density is 391.5 people per km². North Fort Lewis is located at 47.1222°N, 122.5962°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98433.

North Fort Lewis occupies a flat expanse of land defined by the quiet openness of the American Prairie. It lies 2.5 miles north-northwest of Fort Lewis, WA (from Fort Lewis, WA: bearing 348°T), and is situated 5.0 miles southwest of Lakewood. The landscape here feels expansive and austere, with the distant Cascade Range appearing as a faint, jagged line against the horizon during the clearer days of the year. To the west, the moisture of the Nisqually Reach influences the air, bringing a persistent, cooling dampness that settles over the ground by dusk. Murray Creek winds its way through the nearby terrain, providing a subtle, rhythmic presence that cuts through the quietude of the local geography. Residents often look toward the water, where the silhouette of Barlow Island rests steadily against the tide, grounding the view in a sense of permanent, geological calm.

North Fort Lewis maintains a profound connection to the military history that shaped its fundamental purpose and infrastructure. The economy functions largely in service of this legacy, supporting the specialized industries and logistics that keep the base operational through every season. Work here is structured and disciplined, reflecting a long-standing commitment to service that has defined the character of the site since its founding. Despite the rigorous demands of the local industry, the space retains a stark, functional elegance, where the architecture of utility sits comfortably against the natural backdrop of American Lake. This steady, industrious pace creates a rhythm of life that prioritizes reliability and the quiet maintenance of essential systems.

North Fort Lewis fosters a distinct cultural character built upon the shared experiences of those who have passed through its gates. The social life revolves around the daily routines of service members, yet there is a quiet beauty in the way the community engages with the nearby Curry Woods for respite and reflection. When the weather permits, one might travel toward Deschutes Falls, though the true local charm is found in the simple, unadorned interactions of a standard workday. While the area does not serve as a traditional hub for celebrity, it is defined by the collective grit of the people who reside there. Life proceeds with a measured intensity, punctuated by the shifting light across the prairie and the enduring, silent presence of the woods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Curry Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 029° NE
American Lake South County Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 079° E
Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.0 mi, 315° NW
The Infantryman (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 167° S
91st Division Monument (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 201° S
Children’s Museum at JBLM (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 175° S
Mayor Harry L. Robinson Memorial Park (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 219° SW
Nisqually School District No. 7 - 1861 (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 218° SW
Fort Steilacoom Park (Local Park) — 3.2 mi, 023° NE
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 059° NE
Evergreen Theater (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 161° S
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.6 mi, 259° W · 16k acres
Nisqually Delta Rna (Research Natural Area) — 3.6 mi, 259° W
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 3.6 mi, 259° W
Hill Ward Chimney Relic (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 025° NE
The Big One (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 025° NE
Fort Steilacoom Disc Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 4.2 mi, 015° N
Brickyard (Historic Ruins) — 5.0 mi, 287° W
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 034° NE
Canadian Vickers SA-10A Catalina (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 083° E
McChord Air Museum Heritage Hill Airpark (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 083° E
Bradley BlockHouse & Flett House (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 039° NE
South Puget Sound Wildlife Area (Marine Protected Area) — 5.8 mi, 337° NW
Abandoned Car (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 027° NE
Johnson's Farm Museum (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 304° NW
Eagle Island (State Park) — 6.5 mi, 314° NW
Debbie Doolittle's Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.7 mi, 085° E
Clover Creek Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.2 mi, 087° E
Fox Island Historical Museum (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 352° N
Olympic National Forest (National Forest) — 20.7 mi, 236° SW · 632k acres

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