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Raft Island Washington Map

Explore Raft Island, 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 Raft Island, Washington

How to Use This Raft Island, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.329
Longitude	-122.6687
Population	490
Density	683.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	98335
Area Code	425
County Seat	Tacoma
School District	Peninsula School District

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About Raft Island, Washington

Raft Island is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 490. The population density is 683.0 people per km². Raft Island is located at 47.3290°N, 122.6687°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98335.

Raft Island emerges from the tide as a dense, evergreen sanctuary, its shoreline defined by the rhythmic pulse of Carr Inlet. It lies 3.0 miles northwest of Artondale, WA (from Artondale, WA: bearing 312°T), and is situated 8.5 miles northwest of University Place. The landscape is carved by the persistent saltwater, where the dark, tangled roots of conifers reach toward the beach, and the air carries a persistent salinity that softens the edges of the afternoon light. Far to the west, the silhouettes of the Olympic Mountains anchor the horizon, while the quiet progress of Meyer Creek drains the nearby landscape, feeding into the saline reaches that surround the island. Beyond the immediate shore, the terrain rises into subtle elevations that look toward the expanse of Crescent Valley, creating a sense of isolation that feels both intentional and profound.

Human presence on Raft Island has long been defined by a quiet, maritime autonomy, distinct from the busier mainland corridors. While the local economy is largely residential and private, the proximity to Cutts Island serves as a reminder of the region’s commitment to preserving the wild character of these waters. Historically, the island has functioned as a secluded retreat, far removed from the clamor of industrial centers, where the pace of life is dictated by the turning of the tides rather than the ticking of a clock. Even the memory of Hidden Lake, resting miles away in the interior, reinforces a regional identity built upon deep, cool water and the sheltering density of the forest, ensuring that Raft Island remains a place where the stillness is as tangible as the cedar and hemlock.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cutts Island (State Park) — 0.5 mi, 229° SW
Rosedale Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 079° E
Lay Wildrose (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 082° E
Kopachuck Heights (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 193° S
Kopachuck Underwater Park (Marine Protected Area) — 1.3 mi, 200° S
Kopachuck (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 200° S
Sehmel Homestead Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 041° NE
May Peace Prevail on Earth (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 044° NE
Key Central Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 3.5 mi, 293° NW
Ringing In The Salmon (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 081° E
The Puyallup Tribe / sx̌ʷəbabš | The Swift Water People (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 081° E
After Medicine Creek (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 081° E
Birdnest Gallery & Framing (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 090° E
Woodstock Gift Gallery (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 089° E
Rocky Creek Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 317° NW
Gig Harbor Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 5.8 mi, 098° E
Fox Island Historical Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 159° S
South Puget Sound Wildlife Area (Marine Protected Area) — 6.8 mi, 185° S
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 6.8 mi, 185° S
Goats (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 103° E
Kids' Zone (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 103° E
In Touch with the Wild (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 103° E
Sylvan Theater (Theatre) — 7.3 mi, 070° E
Tacoma Narrows Collapsed Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 133° SE
Century Theatres (Cinema) — 8.0 mi, 105° E
Cr8Tyffs (Gallery) — 9.2 mi, 124° SE
Blue Mouse Theater (Cinema) — 9.3 mi, 115° SE
The Eagles Nest (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 140° SE
Puget Sound Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 117° SE
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.9 mi, 181° S · 16k acres

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