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Wollochet Washington Map

Explore Wollochet, 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 Wollochet, Washington

How to Use This Wollochet, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	47.282729
Longitude	-122.577147
Population	6,769
Density	448.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	98335
Area Code	425
County Seat	Tacoma
School District	Peninsula School District

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About Wollochet, Washington

Wollochet is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,769. The population density is 448.0 people per km². Wollochet is located at 47.2827°N, 122.5771°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98335.

Wollochet reveals itself through the steady, rhythmic pulse of the tides pushing against the shoreline of Wollochet Bay. It lies 2.7 miles southeast of Artondale, WA (from Artondale, WA: bearing 141°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west of Tacoma. The landscape transitions from the salt-sprayed edge of the water toward the uneven, wooded terrain of Sullivan Gulch, which provides a natural drainage for the surrounding slopes. Beyond the immediate reach of the bay, the land rises into dense, evergreen-studded geography that feels sheltered from the distant reach of the Cascade Range. Travelers moving through the area might notice the quiet presence of North End Reservoir, which offers a still, reflective contrast to the moving currents nearby. The atmosphere carries a persistent, damp clarity, as if the air itself is perpetually polished by the moisture rising from the coastline.

Wollochet maintains an identity rooted in the quiet labor of maritime traditions and the small-scale commerce that once defined the early pioneers of the region. Local industries have transitioned from the rudimentary extraction of timber and shellfish to a more modern, residential character, yet the legacy of the bay remains a primary influence on the economic spirit. Artondale Creek continues to carve its path through the terrain, a reminder of the hydrological forces that dictated the original settlement patterns of the vicinity. Residents often look toward the water as a source of stability, honoring the historical reliance on the bounty of the inlets. While the pace of trade has shifted, the fundamental connection between the inhabitants and the natural resources of the basin persists in the way the land is managed and appreciated.

Wollochet fosters a culture defined by a contemplative, slow-moving appreciation for the outdoors, often exemplified by those who frequent the trails of Narrows Park. The visual proximity to Days Island serves as a constant reminder of the fractured, archipelago-like nature of the local environment. Residents occasionally gather for community-led events that celebrate the specific maritime heritage of the region, emphasizing a shared pride in the coastal lifestyle. While the silhouette of the Cascade Range remains visible on the distant horizon, the focus of daily life stays anchored to the immediate, smaller scale of the bay and the surrounding woodland. There are few landmarks of grand architectural scale, as the local character favors the understated beauty of cedar-sided homes and the quietude of the shoreline. The stillness of the evenings, when the light turns a deep, bruised gray, reflects the reserved, deeply internal nature of the people who choose to build their lives here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Madrona Links Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 011° N
Narrows Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 139° SE
Cushman Powerline Trail (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 037° NE
Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 125° SE
Pancake Stack-O-Meter (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 358° N
Wollochet Bay Estuary (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.0 mi, 302° NW
Titlow Beach Marine Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.3 mi, 152° SE
Tacoma Narrows Collapsed Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 2.3 mi, 147° SE
Bridges Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 2.6 mi, 045° NE
The Chapel on Echo Bay Plaque (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 246° SW
Kids' Zone (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 059° NE
Goats (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 058° NE
In Touch with the Wild (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 058° NE
Blue Star Memorial By-Way (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 062° NE
Birdnest Gallery & Framing (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 356° N
Woodstock Gift Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 357° N
Fox Island Historical Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 216° SW
Century Theatres (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 072° E
Cr8Tyffs (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 120° SE
Blue Mouse Theater (Cinema) — 4.2 mi, 100° E
Maury Island Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.4 mi, 050° NE
Puget Sound Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 107° E
The Eagles Nest (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 155° SE
Kopachuck (State Park) — 5.0 mi, 287° W
Cutts Island (State Park) — 5.5 mi, 301° NW
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 216° SW
Stadium Bowl (Stadium) — 6.1 mi, 100° E
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.5 mi, 201° S · 16k acres
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 27.8 mi, 116° SE · 236k acres
Olympic National Park (National Park) — 36.9 mi, 315° NW · 1.8M acres

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