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Skamania Washington Map

Explore Skamania, 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 Skamania, Washington

How to Use This Skamania, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	45.61734
Longitude	-122.041751
Population	11,620
Density	5.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	98648
Area Code	360
County Seat	Stevenson

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About Skamania, Washington

Skamania is a locality in Skamania County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 11,620. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Skamania is located at 45.6173°N, 122.0418°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98648.

Skamania defines itself through the persistent, rhythmic flow of Duncan Creek, which shapes the rugged terrain of this inland landscape. It lies 15.3 miles east of Washougal, WA (from Washougal, WA: bearing 81°T), and is situated 17.4 miles east of Camas. The land surrounding Skamania rests within the protected borders of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, where the air holds a cool, damp weight that encourages deep growth in the surrounding timber. Only one mile away, the quiet waters of Ridell Lake reflect the heavy, gray skies that often settle over the valley. Further out, the terrain rises into expansive woodland, reaching toward the Wind River Experimental Forest where the cycles of nature remain undisturbed. When the light fades at dusk, the shadows lengthen across the basin, turning the valley into a subtle study of muted tones and earth-bound textures.

Skamania carries a history rooted in the hard, steady labor of those who first cleared the dense, inland timber to make room for small-scale industry. The local economy has long relied upon the forest and the land, with the Wind River Experimental Forest serving as a primary site for ongoing research into sustainable woodland management. Residents often pursue livelihoods that respect the temperamental climate, balancing the demands of the environment with the quiet necessities of regional commerce. The rhythm of daily work follows the seasonal shifts of the gorge, where the moisture defines the pace of growth and the requirements of maintenance. Even as modern industry evolves, the legacy of the early pioneers remains visible in the sturdy, utilitarian architecture that persists throughout Skamania.

Cultural life in Skamania draws its strength from the proximity to the natural world, favoring a quiet existence over the clamor of larger urban centers. Hikers and nature enthusiasts frequently traverse the Nesmith Point Trail, finding solace in the steep, demanding terrain that offers a singular perspective on the gorge. Those seeking the sound of falling water often visit Hardy Falls, where the cascade provides a constant, meditative presence against the backdrop of the wilderness. While the distant peaks of the Cascade Range appear as a faint, jagged line on the horizon, the focus here remains grounded in the immediate, intimate details of the forest floor. Visitors and residents alike find a shared sense of identity in the resilience required to thrive within this protected corridor, where the quietude of the landscape dictates the character of the community.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Beacon Rock (State Park) — 0.0 mi, 172° S
Gifford Pinchot National Forest (National Forest) — 0.4 mi, 029° NE · 1.3M acres
Lewis And Clark National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 0.5 mi, 171° S · 37k acres
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 0.5 mi, 171° S
Oregon Trail National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 0.5 mi, 170° S · 1,027 acres
Mt. Hood National Forest (National Forest) — 0.7 mi, 156° SE · 1.1M acres
Dodson/Warrendale Special Purchase Unit Special Acquisition Area (National Scenic Byway) — 0.7 mi, 171° S
McLoughlin State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 157° SE
Ainsworth State Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 181° S
Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.0 mi, 240° SW · 1,166 acres
Pierce National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.2 mi, 063° NE · 782 acres
Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 1.4 mi, 163° S · 65k acres
Hadley Grove (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 037° NE
Franz Lake Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 2.0 mi, 249° W
Blue Star Memorial Highway (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 234° SW
To the Oregon Pioneers (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 233° SW
Fort Raines (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.4 mi, 067° NE
Cape Horn School (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 259° W
Cascade Locks Historical Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 064° NE
Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 062° NE
Silver Star Indian Pits (Historic Ruins) — 12.5 mi, 311° NW
Quaytskin (Public Artwork) — 16.2 mi, 260° W
Depot Rail Museum (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 252° W
Camas Potholes (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 266° W
Liberty Theatre (Cinema) — 17.7 mi, 263° W
Power Station Theater (Cinema) — 18.5 mi, 253° W
Wildwood Recreation Site (Nature Reserve) — 18.5 mi, 172° S
College Theater (Theatre) — 18.6 mi, 248° W
Underwater Viewing Chamber (Attraction) — 18.6 mi, 173° S
North American Bigfoot Center (Attraction) — 19.3 mi, 229° SW

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