Explore Spokane, 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 Spokane, 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 Spokane.
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 | Spokane |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Spokane County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 47.666935 |
| Longitude | -117.433322 |
| Population | 228,989 |
| Density | 1285.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 99201, 99202, 99203, 99204, 99205 |
| Area Code | 509 |
| County Seat | Spokane |
| School District | Spokane Public Schools |
Spokane occupies a distinct expanse of the high, arid plateau where the earth shifts from the heavy forests of the west into a vast, sun-bleached expanse of wheat fields and basalt. It lies 7.8 miles east of Airway Heights, WA (from Airway Heights, WA: bearing 83°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west of Spokane Valley. The Spokane River carves a winding, energetic path through the center of the landscape, its current providing a kinetic contrast to the stillness of the surrounding plains. To the horizon, the silhouettes of the Lance Hills provide a jagged, distant boundary, while the immediate topography dips into the quiet, sheltered depression of Peaceful Valley. Vegetation is sparse and hardy, favoring the dry, golden grasses and the occasional cluster of pines that endure the long, crisp winters and the sharp, bright clarity of the summer light.
Settlement in Spokane grew from the confluence of indigenous heritage and the late nineteenth-century rush for mineral wealth and timber. Early pioneers were drawn by the power of the river and the promise of the fertile soil, establishing a permanent foothold that quickly transformed from a rugged frontier outpost into a regional hub of trade. The architecture of the older districts still reflects this period of rapid expansion, with brick facades and sturdy, industrial-era buildings standing as a testament to the ambition of those who first broke the ground. Over time, the identity of Spokane solidified around this industrious spirit, maintaining a steady, deliberate pace that honors the grit of its founding years.
Economic life in Spokane is anchored by a diverse mix of healthcare, regional commerce, and education, supported by an infrastructure that facilitates movement across the inland corridor. The presence of several institutions of higher learning, including Gonzaga University and Whitworth University, injects a consistent intellectual energy into the regional economy, fostering innovation and a skilled workforce. Daily operations are bolstered by a network of rail and road systems that connect the local industries to broader markets, while utilities rely on the consistent supply of the Lincoln Heights Reservoir to serve the growing population. Life here is defined by a pragmatic, functional approach to industry, where the focus remains on sustaining the growth that keeps the regional engine running with quiet efficiency.
Cultural expression in Spokane finds its rhythm in the intersection of collegiate athletics and the seasonal cycles of the landscape. The fervor for basketball, particularly the deep-seated support for local university teams, creates a communal focal point that transcends the typical boundaries of professional sports. Citizens often gather at Riverside Cedar Parkway to walk the trails or observe the natural transition of the seasons, finding beauty in the stark, volcanic rock formations and the rushing water. Annual festivals celebrate the unique character of the region, drawing residents together to acknowledge the specific quality of the air and the expansive, open horizon. Figures like the poet Sherman Alexie have drawn from the raw, inland landscape of the region to shape their creative work, mirroring the way Spokane itself continues to define its own quiet, steady place in the world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Spokane, Washington. Coordinates: 47.666935, -117.433322. 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 Spokane includes the ZIP code (99201, 99202, 99203), telephone area code (509), county seat of Spokane County (Spokane), and school district assignment (Spokane Public Schools).
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. |