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Poulsbo Washington Map

Explore Poulsbo, 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 Poulsbo, Washington

How to Use This Poulsbo, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.735928
Longitude	-122.646537
Population	11,975
Density	976.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98370
Area Code	425
County Seat	Port Orchard
School District	North Kitsap School District

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About Poulsbo, Washington

Poulsbo is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 11,975. The population density is 976.1 people per km². Poulsbo is located at 47.7359°N, 122.6465°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Poulsbo is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98370.

Poulsbo holds a unique position along the edge of the water where the salt air meets the dense, evergreen-shadowed horizon. It lies 6.1 miles north of Kitsap, WA (from Kitsap, WA: bearing 358°T), and is situated 9.6 miles northwest of Bainbridge Island. The landscape defines itself through the rhythmic tides of Liberty Bay, which pull at the shoreline with a quiet, persistent gravity. Inland, the terrain shifts into the fertile expanse of Big Valley, while the distant, snow-dusted peaks of the Olympic Mountains anchor the western view. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Bjorgen Creek wind through the woods, feeding the local ecosystem with a steady, cooling flow. Those seeking stillness often wander toward the edges of the Temporary Sewage Lagoon, which sits three miles from the center of town. Visitors frequently gather at Liberty Bay Waterfront Park to watch the light change over the harbor as evening settles across the sound.

Poulsbo traces its origins to a sturdy heritage of Scandinavian settlers who recognized the potential of this sheltered harbor for fishing and timber. These early laborers established an economy anchored in the harvest of the sea and the transformation of the abundant surrounding forests. Over the decades, the local industry evolved from small-scale maritime trade into a more diverse hub that supports modern professional services and craft production. The community maintains a steady pulse, driven by a blend of long-term residents and those drawn by the maritime history that still permeates the harbor docks. While the economy has modernized, the legacy of the original settlers remains visible in the architecture and the deliberate, industrious pace of daily life. Even as the modern world encroaches, the town retains a grounded sense of purpose that reflects its maritime roots and the persistent labor of its founding families.

Poulsbo cultivates a distinct cultural identity that honors its Nordic influence through local traditions and community celebrations. The streets often echo with the quiet sociability of a place where neighbors recognize one another, and the public spaces serve as a common ground for seasonal events. Notable landmarks reflect this heritage, with wooden facades and curated public art that draw the eye toward the water. Among the few individuals of broad recognition associated with the wider region, the presence of figures like the late Senator Henry M. Jackson resonates in the political memory of the Pacific Northwest. Life here follows the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons, moving from the gray, rain-softened winters to the sharp, clear light of early summer. It is a place that feels deeply connected to the land, where the local character is defined as much by the cold spray of the bay as by the enduring strength of the people who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Poulsbo Historical Society’s Research Center and Mini Museum (Museum) — 0.0 mi, 110° E
Poulsbo Maritime Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 229° SW
Poulsbo Fisherman Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 231° SW
Poulsbo Heritage Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 244° SW
Dogfish Bay (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 215° SW
The Jewel Box Theater (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 003° N
Front Street Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 173° S
Stix & Stones (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 172° S
Poulsbo Fish Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 342° N
Rude Road Sites (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 275° W
Trieste II (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 157° SE
DSRV Mystic (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 157° SE
Submarine (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 225° SW
Chief Sealth's Grave (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 095° E
Sanwick Place Road End (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 107° E
Haleets (Historic Ruins) — 4.9 mi, 104° E
Kitsap Memorial (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 359° N
Rudolph Planetarium (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 148° SE
Historic mill (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 198° S
Lisa Stirrett Creative Warrior Studio (Gallery) — 6.4 mi, 201° S
Side Quest Stage (Arts Centre) — 8.0 mi, 127° SE
Dabob Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 313° NW
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 228° SW
Olympic National Forest (National Forest) — 11.0 mi, 273° W · 632k acres
Dosewallips (State Park) — 11.5 mi, 254° W
The Brothers Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 17.4 mi, 266° W · 16k acres
Olympic National Park (National Park) — 22.0 mi, 273° W · 1.8M acres
Daniel J. Evans Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.2 mi, 273° W · 867k acres

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