Explore Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill.
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 | Union Hill-Novelty Hill |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 47.679808 |
| Longitude | -122.016938 |
| Population | 22,683 |
| Density | 361.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 98053 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| County Seat | Seattle |
| School District | Lake Washington School District |
Union Hill-Novelty Hill occupies a plateau characterized by its elevated, inland expanse, where the morning light filters through dense canopy to illuminate the damp, fertile earth. It lies 4.0 miles northeast of Sammamish, WA (from Sammamish, WA: bearing 48°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of King. Evans Creek carves a path through the landscape, its steady flow providing a quiet pulse to the surrounding woodland environment. The horizon is defined by the distant, jagged silhouette of the Cascade Range, which stands as a silent sentinel against the prevailing gray sky. Residents often find solace in the proximity of the Redmond Ridge Trail Site, where the quietude of the forest offers a reprieve from the encroaching development. Nearby, the water of Peterson Pond reflects the shifting patterns of the clouds, creating a mirror for the seasonal transitions of the region.
Expansion in Union Hill-Novelty Hill mirrors the broader economic transformation of the surrounding region, shifting from early resource-based activities to a landscape dominated by modern residential and professional development. The economy thrives on its proximity to major corporate centers, drawing a workforce that balances high-tech output with the preservation of the local plateau character. Historical remnants of agricultural plots have gradually yielded to planned infrastructure, yet the soil remains a tangible reminder of the area’s foundational roots. Local industries prioritize technological innovation and administrative growth, shaping a daily rhythm that aligns with the professional pace of the larger metropolitan corridor. As the regional economy matures, the transition from rural acreage to organized neighborhoods defines the developmental arc of Union Hill-Novelty Hill.
Cultural life in Union Hill-Novelty Hill manifests in the quiet interactions of neighbors and the shared appreciation for the surrounding natural geography. The community finds common ground in public gatherings at the Redmond Ridge Trail Site, where the seasonal change of foliage serves as a communal touchstone. While the area lacks the concentrated density of a historic urban core, it cultivates a character shaped by the nearby presence of McCauley Falls and the expansive reach of the Tolt Hill Flat. Notable individuals who have contributed to the creative and academic spheres of the region often find the quietude of the plateau conducive to reflection and intellectual labor. Life here proceeds with an understated focus, reflecting a regional identity that values both the convenience of modern infrastructure and the persistent, quiet beauty of the inland landscape.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington. Coordinates: 47.679808, -122.016938. 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill includes the ZIP code (98053), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment (Lake Washington 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. |