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Tillicum Washington Map

Explore Tillicum, 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 Tillicum, Washington

How to Use This Tillicum, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.123431
Longitude	-122.55707
Population	6,500
Density	1800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	98498, 98433
Area Code	425
County Seat	Tacoma

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About Tillicum, Washington

Tillicum is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,500. The population density is 1800.0 people per km². Tillicum is located at 47.1234°N, 122.5571°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 98498, 98433.

Tillicum occupies a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of earth and water, where the horizon is often softened by the moisture-heavy air of the Pacific Northwest. It lies 2.9 miles north-northeast of Fort Lewis, WA (from Fort Lewis, WA: bearing 27°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south-southwest of Lakewood. The ground around Tillicum gently transitions toward the open expanse of the American Prairie, a stretch of land that holds the morning light with a pale, silver clarity. To the west, the waters of the Nisqually Reach wait only four miles away, their tides rhythmically shaping the coastal character of the wider region. Closer at hand, the stillness of American Lake provides a focal point for the senses, reflecting the gray sky and the surrounding evergreen canopy. Beyond the immediate terrain, the distant, snow-dusted peaks of the Cascade Range serve as a jagged, silent sentry against the eastern horizon.

Tillicum grew from a modest settlement into a residential corridor, largely shaped by its proximity to the labor markets and military installations that define this portion of the state. The local economy remains deeply linked to the movement of personnel and the supporting industries that cluster around the transit corridors of the region. Much of the daily rhythm in Tillicum is dictated by the steady, industrious flow of commuters who traverse the nearby arterial roads to reach their workplaces. While industry here is not defined by large-scale manufacturing, the presence of Murray Creek serves as a reminder of the natural veins that once dictated early settlement patterns and land use. The history of the area is one of gradual, quiet expansion, where the needs of a mobile population have slowly superseded the older, agrarian roots of the landscape.

Tillicum maintains a character that is understated and practical, reflecting the modest, everyday lives of its residents. The most prominent recreational space, American Lake South County Park, offers a quiet refuge where the residents gather to observe the changing seasons across the water. Silcox Island sits just a short distance from the shore, a small, wooded presence that adds a sense of mystery to the lake’s otherwise open expanse. During the warmer months, local events often center around the water, fostering a communal spirit that celebrates the simple beauty of the shoreline. While Tillicum does not claim fame through grand monuments or global celebrities, it possesses an authentic, grounded identity that values the steady passage of time. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a constant, quiet companion for those who call the place home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

American Lake South County Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 014° N
American Lake North County Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 354° N
Curry Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 341° N
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 032° NE
The Infantryman (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 213° SW
Children’s Museum at JBLM (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 214° SW
In Memory Of Scott & Sis (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 353° N
Waughop Lake Trail Improvement Project (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 356° N
Hill Ward Chimney Relic (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 355° N
Evergreen Theater (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 193° S
Bahá'ulláh & The Báb Commemorative Plaque (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 351° N
The Big One (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 356° N
Canadian Vickers SA-10A Catalina (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 081° E
McChord Air Museum Heritage Hill Airpark (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 081° E
Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.7 mi, 306° NW
Fort Steilacoom Disc Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 4.0 mi, 357° N
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 013° N
Bradley BlockHouse & Flett House (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 022° N
Abandoned Car (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 009° N
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.4 mi, 262° W · 16k acres
Nisqually Delta Rna (Research Natural Area) — 5.5 mi, 262° W
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 5.5 mi, 262° W
Debbie Doolittle's Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.9 mi, 085° E
Clover Creek Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.3 mi, 087° E
South Puget Sound Wildlife Area (Marine Protected Area) — 6.7 mi, 323° NW
Brickyard (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 282° W
Johnson's Farm Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 296° NW
Eagle Island (State Park) — 7.9 mi, 304° NW
Gathering Space Art Gallery (Gallery) — 8.6 mi, 023° NE
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 24.1 mi, 093° E · 236k acres

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