Explore Snoqualmie, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Snoqualmie, 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 Snoqualmie.
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 | Snoqualmie |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 47.543245 |
| Longitude | -121.868645 |
| Population | 14,121 |
| Density | 759.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 98065 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| County Seat | Seattle |
| School District | Snoqualmie Valley School District |
Snoqualmie reveals itself through the powerful, rushing presence of the Snoqualmie River that carves a persistent path through the landscape. It lies 7.5 miles east of King, WA (from King, WA: bearing 100°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of King County. The surrounding terrain rises toward the distant Cascade Range, which looms on the eastern horizon like a permanent, jagged shadow. Only a mile away, the roar of Snoqualmie Falls punctuates the quiet, mist-laden air that gathers in the low-lying basins. Meadowbrook Slough remains a tranquil counterpoint to the swifter waters, offering a place where the light catches the reeds in the late afternoon. Beyond the immediate banks, the dense evergreen canopy toward the Tiger Mountain State Forest defines the deep, mossy green character of the region.
Snoqualmie carries the weight of a working history rooted in the extraction of timber and the expansion of the rail lines. The local economy has shifted from early industrial labor to a contemporary blend of commerce and suburban growth that sustains the current population. Railroad Park serves as a tangible reminder of the iron tracks that once dictated the pace of commerce and connected these interior woods to the wider world. Residents often recall a time when the rhythm of life was measured by the whistle of engines and the seasonal cycle of the mills. Today, the nearby Sallal Prairie provides a broad, open horizon that contrasts with the enclosed, vertical feeling of the timberlands. This transition from raw extraction to modern habitation marks the evolution of Snoqualmie as a place that values both its rugged origins and its steady, present-day development.
Cultural life in Snoqualmie reflects the quiet, introspective nature of a region that experiences long, grey winters and sudden, vibrant bursts of spring. The community gathers at local events that celebrate the shared history of the valley, often finding common ground at sites like Railroad Park. While the area maintains a modest, private spirit, it has occasionally gained wider recognition through its association with the creative vision of David Lynch, whose work famously utilized the local atmosphere. Hikers frequently venture out to the Tiger Mountain Trail to traverse the steep, shaded paths that define the local outdoor experience. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring a deliberate, unhurried pace that seems to mirror the steady flow of the river nearby. This balance between a quiet, secluded existence and the influence of regional culture gives Snoqualmie a distinct and lasting presence.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Snoqualmie, Washington. Coordinates: 47.543245, -121.868645. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Snoqualmie includes the ZIP code (98065), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment (Snoqualmie Valley School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |