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Vancouver Washington Map

Explore Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, Washington

How to Use This Vancouver, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	45.637156
Longitude	-122.596567
Population	190,915
Density	1512.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98663, 98684, 98660, 98661, 98662
Area Code	360
County Seat	Vancouver
School District	Evergreen School District (Clark)

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About Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver is a locality in Clark County, Washington, United States. With a population of 190,915, Vancouver is a major urban centre in Washington. The population density is 1512.4 people per km². Vancouver is located at 45.6372°N, 122.5966°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Vancouver is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98663, 98684, 98660.

Vancouver displays a landscape where the terrestrial edges of the earth seem to soften into the moisture of the Pacific air, sitting only two miles from the open coastline. It lies 1.5 miles south-southwest of Minnehaha, WA (from Minnehaha, WA: bearing 204°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north of Portland. The horizon remains wide and unencumbered, save for the distant silhouette of Rocky Butte rising eight miles away like a silent sentinel over the plains. Below, the land holds the quiet, persistent presence of Burnt Bridge Creek, which meanders through the terrain just one mile from the center, while the low-lying Kiggins Bowl offers a distinct depression in the topography that catches the morning mist. At Arnada Neighborhood Park, the trees hold a stillness that defines the local atmosphere, grounding the observer in a space where the sky often turns a soft, literate gray.

Vancouver began as a point of convergence for those drawn to the promise of the frontier, establishing itself as a vital node of early settlement and commerce. Its identity was forged through the labor of those who recognized the utility of the nearby waterways, anchoring their lives to the rhythm of the tides and the flow of the land. As the years progressed, the settlement transformed from a precarious outpost into a permanent fixture of the region, its foundations laid in the damp soil and the dense, green timber that once defined the entire basin. Even today, the legacy of its founding persists in the deliberate, measured pace of its streets, which seem to echo the intentions of those who first cleared the brush to build a home.

Vancouver sustains a modern economy fueled by a diverse array of professional industries and a commitment to infrastructure that bridges the gap between the local and the global. The educational landscape is bolstered by institutions like Washington State University Vancouver, which provides a intellectual core for the surrounding neighborhoods. Industrial activity often gravitates toward the transit corridors, where the movement of goods mirrors the constant, fluid motion of the nearby water. Whether through the development of professional services or the maintenance of public utilities, the effort to sustain a productive environment remains constant, ensuring that the daily needs of the populace are met with efficiency and foresight.

Vancouver cultivates a culture that finds its most vibrant expression in the shared experience of annual festivals and the quiet enjoyment of natural features like Vancouver Lake. Residents often gather near the water’s edge or explore the islands, such as Hayden Island, which sit as quiet markers in the nearby Hayden Bay. While the community maintains a steady appreciation for regional sports, the true character of the place is found in the communal gatherings that mark the changing of the seasons, from the bright bloom of spring to the long, contemplative shadows of late autumn. Famous figures have occasionally emerged from this backdrop, yet the spirit of the place remains firmly rooted in the everyday lives of its people, who walk the paths of Arnada Neighborhood Park with the same quiet dignity that has defined the region for generations.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Meadowbrook Marsh Urban Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 119° SE
David Douglas Community Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 180° S
Peter S Ogden Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 030° NE
Meadowbrook North (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 076° E
Central Park North (National Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 271° W · 4 acres
Totem Pole (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 267° W
Decker Theatre (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 266° W
Government Island State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 2.8 mi, 163° S
Blue Star Memorial Highway (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 273° W
Japanese Memorial (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 256° W
Pearson Airfield (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 253° W
Vancouver Barracks (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 258° W
Hollywood Theatre (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 181° S
Water Wheel (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 137° SE
Regal City Center Stadium 12 (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 259° W
River (Viewpoint) — 3.6 mi, 251° W
Art at the Cave (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 261° W
Aqua Gallery (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 256° W
Corridor Gallery (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 259° W
The Headwaters Theatre (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 220° SW
Oregon Trail National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 6.2 mi, 127° SE · 1,027 acres
The Granite (Arts Centre) — 6.3 mi, 210° SW
Paragon Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 217° SW
Portland Museum of Modern Art (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 216° SW
The Belmont Goats (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.7 mi, 241° SW
Willamette River (Wild & Scenic River) — 7.9 mi, 207° SW · 51k acres
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.3 mi, 315° NW · 9,982 acres
Lewis And Clark National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 10.5 mi, 116° SE · 37k acres
Mt. Hood National Forest (National Forest) — 11.0 mi, 116° SE · 1.1M acres

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