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Washougal Washington Map

Explore Washougal, 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 Washougal, Washington

How to Use This Washougal, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	45.582619
Longitude	-122.353425
Population	17,039
Density	1105.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98671
Area Code	360
County Seat	Vancouver
School District	Washougal School District

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About Washougal, Washington

Washougal is a locality in Clark County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 17,039. The population density is 1105.7 people per km². Washougal is located at 45.5826°N, 122.3534°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Washougal is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98671.

Washougal holds a geography defined by the relentless, purposeful motion of the Washougal River as it carves a path toward the wider waters. It lies 2.3 miles east of Camas, WA (from Camas, WA: bearing 98°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-northeast of Gresham. The landscape feels caught in a perpetual, silvery transition, where the air holds the damp, cool weight of the nearby Washougal Lower Range. While the distant, jagged peaks of the Cascade Range provide a stoic backdrop to the horizon, the immediate terrain remains grounded in the lush, verdant embrace of Elizabeth Park. Residents often look toward the nearby Columbia Gorge, where the earth seems to part to allow the passage of wind and time. Even the quiet surface of Price Reservoir reflects the deep, muted colors of a sky that rarely settles for anything less than a dramatic, shifting gray.

Washougal emerged from the industry of timber and textiles, anchoring its identity in the steady, rhythmic output of mills that once defined the regional labor force. The local economy has long been tethered to the production of high-quality woolens, a legacy that transformed raw fiber into a recognizable mark of durability and warmth. This industrial persistence provided a sturdy framework for the settlement, allowing it to survive the boom-and-bust cycles that frequently visited the Pacific Northwest. Today, the economic landscape has diversified, yet the memory of those early, smoke-stack days lingers in the sturdy architecture of the older districts. Gary Island remains a silent, forested sentinel nearby, watching over the river currents that once facilitated the transport of goods and timber. The people here maintain a quiet, industrious pride, favoring a pace of life that respects the heavy, tangible work of the past.

Washougal possesses a cultural character shaped by the intersection of rugged wilderness and the persistent, literate influence of the surrounding region. Notable landmarks, such as the historic woolen mill site, serve as reminders of a time when the town’s name was synonymous with fine craftsmanship. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the seasonal turn, often drawing inspiration from the proximity of the wild, rushing water and the nearby Latourell Falls. While the town remains modest in its claims, it has been home to individuals like the legendary musician Terry Jacks, whose creative reach extended far beyond these quiet streets. Life here moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, favoring the solitude of the deep woods over the frantic energy of the metropolis. Visitors often find that the true essence of the place is not found in grand gestures, but in the simple, enduring connection between the people and the land they inhabit.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Washougal River (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 028° NE
Pendleton Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 145° SE
Captain William Clark Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 160° S
Washougal River Greenway (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 304° NW
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.8 mi, 133° SE · 2,630 acres
Lewis And Clark National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 0.9 mi, 189° S · 37k acres
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 0.9 mi, 189° S
Quaytskin (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 250° W
Oregon Trail National Historic Trail (National Trail) — 0.9 mi, 195° S · 1,027 acres
Peace Pole (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 251° W
Mt. Hood National Forest (National Forest) — 1.5 mi, 205° SW · 1.1M acres
Reed Island (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 154° SE
Liberty Theatre (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 275° W
Camas Potholes (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 295° NW
Depot Rail Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 208° SW
Power Station Theater (Cinema) — 4.1 mi, 219° SW
Sandy River Segment C (Wild & Scenic River) — 4.4 mi, 180° S · 4,431 acres
Gifford Pinchot National Forest (National Forest) — 4.4 mi, 111° E · 1.3M acres
College Theater (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 204° SW
Nichaqwli Monument (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 249° W
Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 5.6 mi, 126° SE
Pioneer's Stone (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 115° SE
Cape Horn School (Historic Ruins) — 8.4 mi, 083° E
Water Wheel (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 277° W
North American Bigfoot Center (Attraction) — 10.4 mi, 176° S
Portland Metro Arts (Arts Centre) — 11.4 mi, 248° W
Pickathon Music Festival / Pendarvis Farm (Attraction) — 12.0 mi, 215° SW
Silver Star Indian Pits (Historic Ruins) — 12.1 mi, 028° NE
Zymoglyphic Museum (Museum) — 12.7 mi, 250° W
Performance Works NorthWest (Theatre) — 13.3 mi, 241° SW

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