Explore Pacific, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pacific, 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 Pacific.
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 | Pacific |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 47.264545 |
| Longitude | -122.25012 |
| Population | 7,235 |
| Density | 1154.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 98047, 98001 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| County Seat | Seattle |
| School District | Auburn School District |
Pacific serves as a quiet witness to the shifting light that filters through the heavy, moisture-laden clouds drifting in from the west. It lies 1.8 miles east-southeast of Lakeland South, WA (from Lakeland South, WA: bearing 123°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east of Tacoma.
The lowlands surrounding Pacific are defined by the winding path of the White River, which carves a deliberate course through the landscape just one mile away. To the east, the distant, imposing silhouette of the Cascade Range anchors the horizon, providing a sharp contrast to the gentle, verdant terrain of Peasley Canyon nearby. Residents often look toward the northwest, where the salt-tinged air suggests the proximity of Commencement Bay, a mere five miles from the local streets. Within the municipal borders, Volunteer Park - Pacific offers a green reprieve, serving as a focal point for those seeking a moment of stillness under the evergreen canopy. The presence of Island Twentyone adds a sense of seclusion to the waterways, while the broader geography remains defined by the interplay between the dense, damp woodlands and the persistent, gray maritime atmosphere.
Pacific traces its evolution from a modest settlement into a functional hub that mirrors the industrial shifts of the broader region. The local economy has long been tethered to the movement of goods, benefiting from the logistical connectivity that defines the valley. Small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented trades sustain the daily rhythm of the workforce, grounding the residents in a cycle of steady, practical labor. While the echoes of early expansion remain, the current focus in Pacific is on maintaining a balanced life that values utility over rapid, sprawling growth. This pragmatic approach to development ensures that the land remains productive without sacrificing the understated quality of life that draws people to this corner of the state.
Cultural life in Pacific is defined by a modest, neighborly character that prioritizes quiet community engagement over grand, public spectacles. The local identity is shaped by the proximity to natural landmarks, where residents might occasionally venture further afield to explore the Barnes Creek Nature Trail or spend an afternoon near the shores of Lake Tapps. Life here moves at a deliberate pace, colored by the seasonal cycle of the Pacific Northwest and the deep, pervasive greenery that surrounds every residential block. While the area does not claim a roster of globally recognized figures, the spirit of the people remains rooted in a collective resilience and a shared appreciation for the damp, quiet beauty of the landscape. Evenings often settle into a soft, muted silence, reflecting the temperate climate and the steady, unpretentious nature of the individuals who call Pacific their own.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pacific, Washington. Coordinates: 47.264545, -122.25012. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Pacific includes the ZIP code (98047, 98001), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment (Auburn School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |