Vashon Island Washington Map

About Vashon Island, Washington

Vashon Island is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 10,600. The population density is 220.0 people per km². Vashon Island is located at 47.4473°N, 122.4599°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98070.

Vashon Island rises from Puget Sound, a verdant sanctuary where Douglas fir and Western red cedar knit a dense, emerald canopy over rolling terrain. It lies 5.5 miles west-south-west of Burien, WA (from Burien, WA: bearing 253°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-north-west of Des Moines. The air, perpetually kissed by salt spray, carries the scent of damp earth and resin, a testament to the island’s persistent dampness and the deep, shadowed ravines that scar its interior. Coastal bluffs, softened by moss and time, give way to a labyrinth of coves and tide pools, where the restless grey water of the Sound laps at barnacle-encrusted rocks. Even in the heart of its small, clustered settlements, a profound quietude prevails, broken only by the caw of a raven or the distant sigh of ferry horns, imbuing the very landscape with a sense of introspective grace. This island, shaped by the slow, inexorable movements of glaciers and the ebb and flow of tides, possesses a history deeply entwined with the sea and the land. Once home to Coast Salish peoples, its modern narrative began with logging camps and small farms, a legacy that still whispers from the weathered barns and moss-laden fences dotting its more rural stretches. Today, Vashon Island sustains itself through a vibrant, eclectic economy, a blend of small-scale agriculture—from berries and apples to artisanal cheeses—and a thriving artistic community drawn to its quiet inspiration. The island has become a haven for independent thinkers and creators, fostering a unique cultural character where farmers' markets bustle with local produce and impromptu music sessions spill from the doorways of its charming, unpretentious shops, a gentle counterpoint to the profound stillness of its ancient forests.

About This Vashon Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Vashon Island, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Vashon Island and King County.

Detailed location data for Vashon Island includes the ZIP code (98070), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Vashon Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.