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Pierce Washington Map

Explore Pierce, 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 Pierce, Washington

How to Use This Pierce, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	46.634859
Longitude	-119.452246
Population	904,980
Density	620.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	98944, 98401
Area Code	509, 425
County Seat	Prosser

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About Pierce, Washington

Pierce is a locality in Benton County, Washington, United States. With a population of 904,980, Pierce is a major urban centre in Washington. The population density is 620.0 people per km². Pierce is located at 46.6349°N, 119.4522°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 98944, 98401.

Pierce commands a landscape defined by the expansive, arid reach of the interior plains, where the horizon stretches wide under a vast and unyielding sky. It lies 22.1 miles north of Benton, WA (from Benton, WA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 18.6 miles southwest of Othello. The earth here carries a subtle, dusty bronze hue, shifting toward deep ochre as the sun begins its slow descent behind the distant, jagged silhouette of the Cascade Range. Water marks the land with intentional restraint, seen most notably in the quiet flow of Hanford Ditch, which cuts a singular, life-giving line through the dry soil. Nine miles removed, the quiet waters of Saddle Mountain Lake offer a reflective stillness that mirrors the changing colors of the seasons, providing a stark contrast to the rugged, sun-baked terrain that characterizes the surroundings of Pierce.

Settlers arrived in Pierce with the singular purpose of taming a demanding environment, transforming the high-desert scrub into a place of sustained habitation. The early days were marked by the persistent labor of those who saw potential in the parched earth, establishing a foundation that relied on resourcefulness and the ability to adapt to a climate that rarely offers soft concessions. This history remains etched in the quiet resilience of the streets, where the architecture reflects a pragmatic approach to survival and growth. Pierce grew not through sudden fortune, but through the deliberate, steady expansion of families who learned to read the rhythm of the wind and the soil, eventually rooting their lives into a landscape that demands both respect and endurance.

Economic life in Pierce centers on the industrious use of the regional plains, supporting a diverse array of agricultural and technical pursuits that anchor the local workforce. The infrastructure is designed to bridge the gap between the isolation of the high desert and the broader requirements of modern commerce, maintaining a steady flow of goods and people across the plains. While the proximity to Hanford Reach National Monument emphasizes a commitment to land stewardship and historical preservation, the local economy leans heavily on the grit of regional industry and the support of nearby educational institutions that prepare the next generation for a changing world. Pierce operates with a quiet efficiency, favoring the productivity of its fields and the maintenance of its vital transport arteries over the clamor of high-density metropolitan development.

Culture in Pierce unfolds in the spaces between public festivals and the steady, private observations of daily life. The community gathers periodically to mark the changing of the seasons, often looking toward the horizon where the Cascade Range defines the limits of the known world, while local sports offer a venue for collective spirit and regional pride. The influence of the land is constant, as the air remains crisp and dry, carrying the faint, earthy scent of sage and sun-warmed stone. Visitors and residents alike find a unique cadence in the quiet hours of the evening, when the light turns thin and sharp, highlighting the stark beauty of the nearby Hanford Reach National Monument and the simple, enduring character of a life lived in accordance with the plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hanford Reach National Monument (National Monument) — 1.1 mi, 049° NE · 391k acres
Thompson Seeps (State Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 070° E
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.1 mi, 002° N · 54k acres
Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 12.5 mi, 198° S
IEEE Commemoration Plaque (Monument) — 12.6 mi, 170° S
APS Commemoration Plaque (Monument) — 12.7 mi, 170° S
Yakima River - Columbia River Island Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 12.8 mi, 136° SE
Lower Crab Creek (State Conservation Area) — 14.4 mi, 360° N
Mcnary National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.6 mi, 145° SE · 32k acres
Rattlesnake Point (Viewpoint) — 19.3 mi, 192° S
WSC Arch (Monument) — 22.6 mi, 157° SE
Cougar Pride (Public Artwork) — 22.7 mi, 157° SE
Gravity Hill (Attraction) — 22.9 mi, 214° SW
Potholes (State Park) — 23.6 mi, 010° N
Uptown Theater (Theatre) — 25.5 mi, 161° S
Fran Rish Stadium (Stadium) — 26.0 mi, 162° S
Iron Horse (State Park) — 27.2 mi, 300° NW
Riverview Natural Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 28.0 mi, 160° S
AMC Kennewick 12 (Cinema) — 30.2 mi, 160° S
Max Air Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 30.8 mi, 159° S
Esvelt Gallery (Gallery) — 30.8 mi, 149° SE
Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 31.8 mi, 122° SE · 7,374 acres
Prosser Historical Museum (Museum) — 33.3 mi, 207° SW
9/11 Wtc Memorial Kennewick (Attraction) — 34.0 mi, 158° S
R E Powell Museum (Museum) — 34.0 mi, 219° SW
Sunnyside Museum (Museum) — 34.5 mi, 231° SW
The Pink House (Attraction) — 34.9 mi, 157° SE
Cavern Theatre (Theatre) — 41.2 mi, 321° NW
Wenatchee National Forest (National Forest) — 59.8 mi, 320° NW · 1.8M acres
Umatilla National Forest (National Forest) — 73.7 mi, 154° SE · 1.4M acres

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