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Renton Washington Map

Explore Renton, 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 Renton, Washington

How to Use This Renton, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.47919
Longitude	-122.194613
Population	106,785
Density	1756.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98057, 98059, 98055, 98056, 98058
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Seattle
School District	Renton School District

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About Renton, Washington

Renton is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. With a population of 106,785, Renton is a major urban centre in Washington. The population density is 1756.4 people per km². Renton is located at 47.4792°N, 122.1946°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Renton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98057, 98059, 98055.

Renton spreads across a basin where the landscape gathers the cool, persistent moisture of the Pacific Northwest. It lies 1.4 miles southeast of Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA (from Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Bellevue. The Cedar River carves a purposeful path directly through the center of the local geography, its current providing a restless vitality that shapes the lowlands before the terrain rises toward the distant shadows of the Cascade Range. To the northwest, the expansive waters of Lake Washington mirror the muted, slate-colored skies, while the nearby May Valley offers a quiet contrast to the developed corridors of the basin. The air here carries a heavy, familiar dampness, often clinging to the greenery of the Tiger Mountain State Forest that looms on the eastern horizon like a dark, protective wall.

Coal extraction and the early arrival of the railroad provided the initial impetus for Renton to evolve from a series of small, disparate camps into a cohesive industrial settlement. Miners and laborers, drawn by the promise of subterranean wealth, established the roots of a working-class identity that persists even as the skyline has shifted toward modern manufacturing. The town grew with the rhythm of steam whistles and the steady expansion of transit lines, bridging the gap between isolated frontier outposts and a functional, interconnected suburban hub. This historical transition left behind a legacy of resilience, as Renton adapted to the inevitable ebb and flow of regional trade and territorial expansion.

Manufacturing forms the backbone of the local economy, with the immense hangars of the aviation industry serving as the primary engine for employment and regional influence. Renton supports a robust infrastructure, including extensive logistics networks and proximity to major thoroughfares that connect the workforce to the broader metropolitan grid. While the area does not house a major university, it functions as an essential node for technical training and vocational development, ensuring that the local labor pool remains aligned with contemporary industrial demands. Residents find daily utility in Gateway Park, a localized space that serves as a quiet common ground amidst the persistent hum of heavy machinery and the steady movement of commerce.

Cultural life in Renton reflects the pragmatic spirit of a population deeply engaged with the outdoors and the regional love for athletic competition. On weekends, the focus often drifts toward the recreational possibilities of the water, or perhaps a journey toward the saline air of Fauntleroy Cove to observe the rhythmic pulse of the tides. While major professional sports teams play in the neighboring metropolitan core, the local affinity for the game is intense, frequently manifesting in youth leagues and high school rivalries that command significant public attention. Landmarks like the historic downtown district maintain a sense of continuity, and the proximity to the Barnes Creek Nature Trail offers a brief, quiet escape for those seeking the stillness of the woods. Though famous individuals often emerge from the broader region, the true character of Renton remains tied to the everyday traveler moving through the basin, guided by the gray, literate light that defines the season.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Phillip Arnold Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 189° S
Stiltwalker (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 301° NW
Snoqualmie Falls Power Co. Substation 1898 (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 274° W
Renton War Memorial (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 276° W
Philip Arnold Park (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 184° S
Cedar River Natural Zone (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 114° SE
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 283° W
Maplewood Golf Course (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 099° E
Space Needle of Renton (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 304° NW
Black River Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 264° W
Hazen Auditorum (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 053° NE
Interim Computer Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 230° SW
Lanback Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 090° E
De Leo Wall Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 041° NE
Steam Hoist Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 040° NE
Coal Creek Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 5.0 mi, 038° NE
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 299° NW
Apollo Command Module 007A (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 300° NW
Gemini Capsule (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 300° NW
Squak Mountain (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 066° NE
The Seattle Light Room (Gallery) — 6.4 mi, 326° NW
Larry Phillips Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 6.7 mi, 114° SE
Burien Dance Theatre (Arts Centre) — 6.8 mi, 262° W
Lower Green River (State Park) — 10.9 mi, 182° S
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 14.4 mi, 084° E · 1.3M acres
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 26.9 mi, 165° S · 236k acres

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