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Othello Washington Map

Explore Othello, 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 Othello, Washington

How to Use This Othello, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	46.825974
Longitude	-119.175291
Population	8,549
Density	825.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	99344
Area Code	509
County Seat	Ritzville
School District	Othello School District

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About Othello, Washington

Othello is a locality in Adams County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,549. The population density is 825.0 people per km². Othello is located at 46.8260°N, 119.1753°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Othello is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 99344.

Othello anchors itself firmly within the vast, arid expanse of the Columbia Basin, where the horizon stretches wide under a relentless and brilliant sky. It lies 18.6 miles northeast of Pierce, WA (from Pierce, WA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 18.6 miles northwest of Connell. The landscape surrounding Othello consists of expansive, sun-drenched plains that shift in color from pale gold to deep ochre with the changing seasons. Far to the west, the jagged silhouette of the Cascade Range looms on the distant horizon, a reminder of the geological divide that separates this dry interior from the wetter regions beyond. Closer to the soil, the terrain is marked by the subtle depression of Lind Coulee, which cuts through the earth with a quiet, ancient persistence. During the long summer evenings, the light in Othello softens into a bruised purple, casting long shadows that emphasize the flat, rhythmic character of the inland plateau.

Agriculture defines the economic pulse of Othello, as the ingenuity of irrigation has transformed the once-dusty scrubland into a productive tapestry of potato, onion, and corn fields. The history of Othello is deeply tied to the development of the Columbia Basin Project, which brought water to the desert and fundamentally altered the local industry. This reliance on the land fosters a practical, industrious spirit, where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the planting and harvesting cycles of the surrounding farms. While the waters of Hayes Creek flow quietly six miles away, the lifeblood of the local economy remains the intricate network of canals that feed the fields. Even the stillness of Deadman Lake, located five miles out, reflects the cautious stewardship required to thrive in such a demanding, high-desert environment.

Pioneer Park stands as a central gathering place for residents of Othello, offering a green refuge where the community hosts seasonal celebrations and local gatherings. The cultural character of Othello is a blend of traditional agricultural values and a modern, diverse population that reflects the changing demographics of the American West. Residents often find common ground in the shared experience of the intense climate, where the heat of summer and the sharp cold of winter create a unique, enduring bond among neighbors. While Othello is not a place of grand monuments, it possesses a quiet dignity found in its well-maintained spaces and the straightforward kindness of its people. The town serves as a functional, grounded center for the surrounding region, maintaining a steady, unpretentious pace that favors hard work and the simple appreciation of the vast, open landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lions Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 072° E
Pj Taggares Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 270° W
Seep Lakes (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 343° N
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.0 mi, 360° N · 54k acres
Upland Restoration (State Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 020° N
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 7.9 mi, 340° N
Drumheller Channels (Viewpoint) — 8.2 mi, 311° NW
Hanford Reach National Monument (National Monument) — 10.5 mi, 230° SW · 391k acres
Potholes Reservoir (Resource Management Area) — 11.3 mi, 360° N
Potholes (State Park) — 12.2 mi, 339° N
Mcnary National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.3 mi, 189° S · 32k acres
Iron Horse Palouse (State Park) — 27.1 mi, 069° E
IEEE Commemoration Plaque (Monument) — 27.9 mi, 203° SW
APS Commemoration Plaque (Monument) — 27.9 mi, 203° SW
Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 32.0 mi, 152° SE · 7,374 acres
WSC Arch (Monument) — 34.4 mi, 187° S
Cougar Pride (Public Artwork) — 34.4 mi, 187° S
Uptown Theater (Theatre) — 37.6 mi, 187° S
Fran Rish Stadium (Stadium) — 38.4 mi, 188° S
Grant County Historical Museum (Museum) — 38.8 mi, 333° NW
Riverview Natural Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 39.6 mi, 185° S
Esvelt Gallery (Gallery) — 39.8 mi, 176° S
Gravity Hill (Attraction) — 41.3 mi, 219° SW
#thatnwbus (Attraction) — 41.4 mi, 096° E
AMC Kennewick 12 (Cinema) — 41.6 mi, 184° S
Max Air Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 42.1 mi, 183° S
Railroad Depot Museum (Museum) — 42.9 mi, 061° NE
The Gorge Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 43.1 mi, 296° NW
9/11 Wtc Memorial Kennewick (Attraction) — 44.7 mi, 181° S
West Bar - Ice Age Ripples (Historic Ruins) — 48.0 mi, 304° NW

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