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Orcas Island Washington Map

Explore Orcas Island, 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 Orcas Island, Washington

How to Use This Orcas Island, Washington Map

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

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	Orcas Island
State	Washington (WA)
County	San Juan County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	48.633082
Longitude	-122.928982
Population	5,200
Density	45.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	98245
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Friday Harbor

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About Orcas Island, Washington

Orcas Island is a locality in San Juan County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,200. The population density is 45.0 people per km². Orcas Island is located at 48.6331°N, 122.9290°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98245.

Orcas Island rises from the salt-misted waters as a horseshoe of rugged green terrain, defined by the quietude of its sheltered topography. It lies 8.8 miles northeast of San Juan, WA (from San Juan, WA: bearing 50°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-northeast of Friday Harbor. This landmass exists as a sanctuary within the San Juan County/Cypress Island Marine Biological Preserve, where the air retains a sharp, pine-scented clarity. Only one mile away, the expansive reach of Puget Sound dictates the rhythm of the tides, pulling at the shoreline with a persistent, rhythmic gravity. Travelers might look toward the horizon to catch the distant, faint silhouette of the Cascade Range, an ancient stone wall separating the coastal damp from the arid interior. Inland, the gentle depression of Crow Valley offers a verdant contrast to the steep, forested slopes that define the island’s vertical character.

Orcas Island maintains a delicate balance between its historical maritime roots and a modern economy tethered to seasonal stewardship. The local industry thrives on a quiet commerce of artisanal craft, sustainable agriculture, and the careful management of its protected biological resources. While the mainland demand for resources fluctuates, the community remains anchored by a tradition of self-reliance that echoes through the quiet lanes of its small settlements. Water, the lifeblood of this rugged terrain, flows steadily through Moran Creek, providing a vital artery for the island’s interior ecology. Far removed from the industrial sprawl of urban centers, the local focus remains on preserving the integrity of the land and the health of the surrounding marine environment.

Orcas Island cultivates a cultural character defined by a profound, solitary patience and a deep appreciation for the shifting light of the Pacific Northwest. Residents and visitors alike find themselves drawn to the stillness of Picnic Island, a small, quiet presence off the shore that mirrors the island’s own isolation. The cultural life is marked by seasonal gatherings that celebrate the harvest and the changing of the seasons, often occurring far from the bustle of modern life. While the nearest significant body of water, Lake Terrell, sits nineteen miles away, the focus here remains entirely on the immediate, salt-sprayed landscape. Notable individuals, such as the acclaimed author Tom Robbins, have long found in this landscape the necessary silence to nurture their craft, reflecting the island's capacity to inspire those who prefer the fringes of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

San Juan Islands National Monument (National Monument) — locality lies within · 432k acres
San Juan County/Cypress Island Marine Biological Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — locality lies within
Killebrew Lake (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 144° SE
Ship Peak (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 297° NW
Skull Island (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 279° W
Moran Mansion Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 073° E
Moran (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 065° NE
San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.4 mi, 220° SW · 1,368 acres
San Juan Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 3.4 mi, 220° SW · 379 acres
The Grove (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 008° N
Orcas Island Artworks (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 099° E
Orcas WILD (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 013° N
Crescent Beach Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 016° N
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 013° N
Ayer Pond Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.2 mi, 107° E
Shaw Island San Juan Islands Marine Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.2 mi, 207° SW
Skagit-Snoqualmie Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 151° SE
"popeye" the Port of Friday Harbor Seal (Public Artwork) — 7.8 mi, 211° SW
Western Prince Whale Watching (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 210° SW
World War I Memorial (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 210° SW
Schooners North (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 210° SW
Friday Harbor Gallery (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 211° SW
Harbor Song Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 210° SW
Orca Survey Outreach & Education Center (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 210° SW
Palace Theatre (Cinema) — 7.9 mi, 210° SW
EV Henry Memorial Marker (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 011° N
Mrs. Hardy's Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 9.7 mi, 105° E
John S. McMillan Memorial Mausoleum (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 263° W

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