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Oso Washington Map

Explore Oso, 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 Oso, Washington

How to Use This Oso, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	48.283764
Longitude	-121.91624
Population	172
Density	23.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	98223
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Everett
School District	Arlington School District

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About Oso, Washington

Oso is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 172. The population density is 23.7 people per km². Oso is located at 48.2838°N, 121.9162°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98223.

Oso occupies a quiet fold of earth where the persistent dampness of the temperate forest softens the sharp edges of the landscape. It lies 10.3 miles east-northeast of Arlington, WA (from Arlington, WA: bearing 61°T), and is situated 7.7 miles northeast of Arlington Heights. Deer Creek traces a jagged, restless path through the terrain, its waters carving deep through the sediment and dense timber that define the local geography. High above the valley floor, the rugged silhouette of the Cascade Range looms on the distant horizon, a wall of stone that dictates the movement of clouds and the heavy, lingering grey of the sky. Nearby, the stillness of Lake Cavanaugh provides a mirror for the towering conifers, while the Whitehorse Trail offers a singular, terrestrial passage through the thick undergrowth. Toward the horizon, the icy presence of the So-Bahli-Alhi Glacier remains a cold, silent anchor for the regional climate, ensuring the air retains a sharp, metallic clarity even in the height of summer.

Oso carries the weight of a history rooted in the extraction of timber and the slow, deliberate work of those who carved a life from the dense, unforgiving woods. The economy has transitioned from the heavy industry of the mills to a quieter existence, where the Cavanaugh-Oso Truck Trail serves as a reminder of the routes once dominated by cedar and fir haulers. Life in Oso moves at the pace of the seasons, dictated by the turning of the leaves and the occasional, sudden shift in the earth that reminds inhabitants of the land's inherent, brooding instability. A few miles toward the higher elevations, the expanse of Goat Flat offers a brief respite from the claustrophobia of the deep timber, yet it is the valley floor that holds the true character of the place. Here, the residents maintain a rugged independence, living in the shadow of the mountains and the constant, rhythmic murmur of the creek, finding a fragile, beautiful permanence in the midst of a landscape that never truly stops changing.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Whitehorse Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 174° S
Boulder River Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 4.7 mi, 127° SE · 49k acres
Mt. Baker National Forest (National Forest) — 5.1 mi, 180° S · 1.3M acres
Car Wreak (Historic Ruins) — 12.4 mi, 168° S
Lime Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 12.5 mi, 180° S
Granite Falls and Fish Ladder (Attraction) — 12.6 mi, 188° S
Portage Creek Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 13.1 mi, 237° SW
Falls Mural (Public Artwork) — 14.1 mi, 190° S
Cut Log (Attraction) — 14.7 mi, 155° SE
Pilchuck Glass School (Arts Centre) — 15.5 mi, 274° W
Skagit, Washington Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 15.6 mi, 004° N · 48k acres
Mount Pilchuck (State Park) — 15.8 mi, 163° S
Native Growth Protection Area (Nature Reserve) — 17.5 mi, 221° SW
Tulalip Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 18.3 mi, 223° SW
Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts (Theatre) — 18.3 mi, 220° SW
Skagit Aero Education Museum (Museum) — 18.5 mi, 023° NE
Three Fingers viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 19.4 mi, 133° SE
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 19.6 mi, 346° N · 1,009 acres
Skagit Symphony (Arts Centre) — 20.9 mi, 300° NW
Abby Lola Bertain Memorial Wishing Well (Attraction) — 21.1 mi, 206° SW
Stanwood Area Historical Society (Museum) — 21.1 mi, 262° W
Pearson House Museum (Museum) — 21.1 mi, 262° W
Skagit County Fairgrounds (Attraction) — 21.3 mi, 294° NW
Northern State Hospital Cemetery (Monument) — 21.4 mi, 324° NW
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 22.0 mi, 165° S · 1.3M acres
Illabot Creek, Washington Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 22.8 mi, 052° NE · 4,607 acres
Glacier Peak Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 24.5 mi, 070° E · 566k acres
North Cascades National Park (National Park) — 30.2 mi, 032° NE · 501k acres
Ross Lake National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 31.8 mi, 049° NE · 115k acres
San Juan Islands National Monument (National Monument) — 37.8 mi, 315° NW · 432k acres

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