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Steilacoom Washington Map

Explore Steilacoom, 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 Steilacoom, Washington

How to Use This Steilacoom, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.16982
Longitude	-122.602627
Population	6,727
Density	1291.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98388
Area Code	425
County Seat	Tacoma
School District	Steilacoom Historical School District

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About Steilacoom, Washington

Steilacoom is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,727. The population density is 1291.6 people per km². Steilacoom is located at 47.1698°N, 122.6026°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Steilacoom is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98388.

Steilacoom holds a quiet gravity upon the high bluffs overlooking the shifting tides of Chambers Bay. It lies 4.0 miles west of Lakewood, WA (from Lakewood, WA: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.4 miles southwest of Tacoma. The air here carries a heavy, salt-dampened chill that softens the sharp edges of the landscape, where the land falls away toward the water in a series of steep, wooded slopes. Below the cliffside, the expanse of Chambers Bay remains a constant, slate-colored presence that dictates the rhythm of the local horizon. To the east, the distant, snow-crowned Cascade Range provides a jagged silhouette against the low-hanging clouds of the afternoon. Nearby, the quiet waters of Aeration Lagoon offer a still contrast to the active currents of the coast, while the gentle incline of the local terrain leads toward the broader expanse of the American Prairie.

Steilacoom preserves a legacy forged in the early days of territorial settlement, when the timber and milling industries first drew settlers to the shelter of the harbor. The economy has long since shifted from the raw extraction of old-growth wood to a quiet residential life, though the influence of the nearby maritime corridors remains a subtle, structural force. Merchant vessels and local craft still negotiate the passages near Ketron Island, maintaining a connection to the wider commerce of the region. Residents often walk the trails of Perkins Park, where the remnants of early industry are slowly being reclaimed by the persistent, evergreen growth of the Pacific Northwest. Further inland, the drainage of Chambers Creek continues to carve its path through the landscape, serving as a reminder of the geologic forces that shaped the original commerce of the site.

Steilacoom maintains a character of deliberate restraint, favoring the slow passage of time over the rapid expansion seen in surrounding districts. The town square remains a focal point where the architecture of the nineteenth century stands in muted, functional dignity, hosting community gatherings that reflect a deep pride in local heritage. Notable figures such as the pioneering judge and businessman Lafayette Balch left an indelible mark on the development of the harbor, and his influence remains visible in the preservation of the original street grids. Throughout the year, the community observes traditions that celebrate its maritime roots, often drawing visitors to the waterfront for seasonal festivals. Life in Steilacoom feels punctuated by the distant, rhythmic whistle of the ferry departing for Ketron Island, an sound that anchors the day in the slow, inevitable movement of the tide.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Washington State Historical Road #1 (Byrd Mill Road) (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 354° N
First Pierce County Courthouse (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 266° W
First Protestant Church Monument (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 038° NE
Saltar's Point Beach Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 0.4 mi, 269° W
Farrell Marsh Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 147° SE
Saltars Point Beach (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 266° W
Sunnyside Beach (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 050° NE
Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.8 mi, 239° SW
Fort Steilacoom Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 073° E
Fort Steilacoom Disc Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 061° NE
Curry Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 138° SE
Hill Ward Chimney Relic (Historic Ruins) — 1.9 mi, 085° E
The Big One (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 084° E
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 318° NW
Mary and her dog Chip (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 026° NE
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 117° SE
Abandoned Car (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 057° NE
Bradley BlockHouse & Flett House (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 074° E
Eagle Island (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 286° W
The Eagles Nest (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 042° NE
Brickyard (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 248° W
Johnson's Farm Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 272° W
Fox Island Historical Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 350° N
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.2 mi, 219° SW · 16k acres
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 5.2 mi, 219° SW
Children’s Museum at JBLM (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 175° S
McChord Air Museum Heritage Hill Airpark (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 115° SE
Evergreen Theater (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 168° S
Gathering Space Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 050° NE
Cr8Tyffs (Gallery) — 7.4 mi, 038° NE

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