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Sumner Washington Map

Explore Sumner, 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 Sumner, Washington

How to Use This Sumner, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.227215
Longitude	-122.236264
Population	10,621
Density	544.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98390, 98352
Area Code	425
County Seat	Tacoma
School District	Sumner School District

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About Sumner, Washington

Sumner is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 10,621. The population density is 544.4 people per km². Sumner is located at 47.2272°N, 122.2363°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Sumner is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98390, 98352.

Sumner occupies a low-lying valley floor where the persistent moisture of the Pacific Northwest fosters a landscape of profound, quiet vitality. It lies 2.8 miles east-northeast of Puyallup, WA (from Puyallup, WA: bearing 63°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-southeast of Federal Way. The White River carves a path through the valley, its cool, steady current acting as a silent pulse that dictates the pace of the surrounding terrain. To the east, the distant, imposing Cascade Range stands as a serrated silhouette against the changing sky, framing the horizon in shades of violet and charcoal. Residents often look toward the nearby Lake Tapps, whose waters offer a calm, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting grey clouds of the afternoon. Within the town limits, Rueben Knoblauch Heritage Park provides a sanctuary of green space, grounding the local geography in a tangible, managed wildness.

Sumner grew from a humble agricultural settlement into a hub of industry, historically defined by the fertile soil that once made it a leader in rhubarb production. This legacy of cultivation remains visible in the orderly fields that transition into modern distribution centers, marking the area’s evolution into a vital logistics node for the region. The economy relies heavily on the steady flow of goods moving toward the proximity of Commencement Bay, where the maritime influence of the coast meets the inland work of the valley. Workers maintain a pragmatic rhythm, balancing the historical grit of industrial labor with the shifting demands of a modern, interconnected market. Printz Basin, located five miles away, serves as a natural reminder of the geological forces that have long dictated the possibilities of local land use. Even with the expansion of commerce, the influence of the earth remains a constant, shaping the life of every traveler and resident.

Sumner maintains a character shaped by the intersection of rural roots and the encroaching density of the broader metropolitan corridor. The atmosphere is defined by the damp, fragrant air and the sight of Deer Island standing resolute in the distance, a quiet landmark that anchors the local perspective. Residents often gather for community events that celebrate the harvest, honoring the land’s capacity to provide despite the long, literate grey of the winter months. While the locality is modest in its celebrity, it shares a history with individuals like the professional football player Don Heinrich, who once walked these streets before finding fame on the national stage. The everyday life here is marked by a deliberate, unadorned authenticity, where the changing light at dusk reveals the subtle, enduring beauty of the valley floor. Visitors find that Sumner offers a perspective on the world that is rooted firmly in the texture of the soil and the movement of the river.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unnamed Park At Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 090° E
Sumner Meadows Golf Links (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 006° N
Watershed (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 126° SE
Riverbend Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 000° N
Seibenthaller Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 174° S
Bill Heath (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 159° S
Sunset Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 042° NE
Sumner Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 175° S
Origami #2 Fuchsia (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 041° NE
Jumping Juniors (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 155° SE
Crawford Woods (Nature Reserve) — 1.9 mi, 313° NW
Dixie Gatchel Memorial Plaque (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 194° S
Auburn Riverside Theatre ART (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 014° N
Jan Wolcott/Ernie Bay Memorial Stone (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 188° S
Fort Malone Historical Marker (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 239° SW
Barovic's Liberty Theatre (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 228° SW
Artists in Action (Arts Centre) — 4.1 mi, 224° SW
The Farm at SillyVille (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.4 mi, 222° SW
Draft Horses (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 221° SW
Wool Riders Only (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 222° SW
4-h Horses (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 221° SW
Modest Fashion Boutique (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 354° N
Lower Green River (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 018° N
Connell's Prairie Battle (Registered Battlefield) — 5.8 mi, 117° SE
West Hylebos Wetlands Park Brooklake Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 5.8 mi, 314° NW
Dash Point (State Park) — 9.3 mi, 309° NW
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 12.4 mi, 134° SE · 236k acres
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 18.9 mi, 125° SE · 1.3M acres
Clearwater Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 20.9 mi, 133° SE · 15k acres
Mount Rainier Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.0 mi, 137° SE · 227k acres

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