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Richland Washington Map

Explore Richland, 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 Richland, Washington

How to Use This Richland, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	46.285691
Longitude	-119.284462
Population	60,560
Density	596.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	99352, 99354
Area Code	509
County Seat	Prosser
School District	Richland School District

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About Richland, Washington

Richland is a locality in Benton County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 60,560. The population density is 596.1 people per km². Richland is located at 46.2857°N, 119.2845°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Richland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 99352, 99354.

Richland holds a quiet position upon the high, arid plains where the light at dusk stretches long and thin across the sagebrush. It lies 3.9 miles east-southeast of West Richland, WA (from West Richland, WA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 8.7 miles northwest of Kennewick. The landscape surrounding Richland is defined by an expansive, dry clarity, characterized by open earth and the persistent, low-slung horizon that seems to pull the sky down toward the ground. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Cascade Range provide a jagged, hazy boundary against the atmosphere, while the proximity of Coyote Canyon adds a rugged depth to the immediate geography. The Columbia River flows steadily past, exerting a calm, persistent force upon the land, while the nearby waters of Lake Wallula offer a stillness that contrasts with the gentle, constant movement of the air across the plains.

Richland transformed from a modest agricultural outpost into a center of profound technological evolution during the mid-twentieth century. The intentional design of Richland emerged from a necessity for secrecy and rapid development, resulting in a residential plan that prioritized efficiency and a sense of communal purpose. This deliberate founding shaped the wide, orderly streets and the original housing tracts that remain a visible part of the local character today. Over the passing decades, Richland grew beyond its initial mandate, evolving into a place where the gravity of its history is balanced by the quiet, steady persistence of its residents who built their lives amidst the high desert wind.

Modern industry in Richland thrives on a foundation of rigorous scientific inquiry and technical expertise, often centered around the research facilities that define the local economy. The presence of Washington State University Tri-Cities anchors the academic landscape, fostering a climate of innovation that flows directly into the regional infrastructure and the various engineering firms scattered throughout the district. These institutions and the work they sustain provide a stable, intellectual backbone for Richland, drawing professionals who appreciate the intersection of high-level research and the expansive, unhurried pace of the surrounding plains. The daily movement of the people here reflects a culture of quiet diligence, where the work of the mind is as essential as the physical maintenance of the power grids and laboratories that support the region.

Cultural life in Richland finds its expression in the communal gatherings that mark the changing seasons and the quiet enjoyment of the natural spaces found within the municipal borders. Residents often gather at Jeannette Talor Park to experience the local flora and the stark, beautiful resilience of the desert environment. While the area does not host major professional sports franchises, the enthusiasm for collegiate athletics remains a consistent thread in the social fabric, bringing neighbors together in a shared interest. The pace of life is dictated by the sun and the seasons, favoring a focused, professional atmosphere that occasionally gives way to festivals celebrating the unique agricultural bounty of the region, ensuring that the identity of Richland remains firmly rooted in the high, dry earth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jeannette Talor Park (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 124° SE
Uptown Theater (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 080° E
On The Threshold of Liberty (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 142° SE
Colonel Franklin Thompson Matthias (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 142° SE
Fran Rish Stadium (Stadium) — 0.7 mi, 187° S
Westwood Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 337° NW
Amon Park Arch (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 142° SE
W E Johnson Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 274° W
Chamna Natural Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 185° S
Lake Wallula (Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 124° SE
Riverview Natural Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.8 mi, 140° SE
Mcnary National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.9 mi, 028° NE · 32k acres
The Final Tribute (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 287° W
Optimist Point (Viewpoint) — 4.4 mi, 246° SW
AMC Kennewick 12 (Cinema) — 4.9 mi, 150° SE
Max Air Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 150° SE
Hanford Reach National Monument (National Monument) — 8.1 mi, 005° N · 391k acres
Esvelt Gallery (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 107° E
9/11 Wtc Memorial Kennewick (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 147° SE
The Pink House (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 145° SE
Sacajawea (State Park) — 12.4 mi, 116° SE
Hover High School (Historic Ruins) — 19.4 mi, 130° SE
Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 19.5 mi, 075° E · 7,374 acres
Gravity Hill (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 284° W
Prosser Historical Museum (Museum) — 23.6 mi, 256° W
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.9 mi, 202° S · 6,696 acres
R E Powell Museum (Museum) — 29.6 mi, 266° W
Sunnyside Museum (Museum) — 35.0 mi, 274° W

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