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Yakima Washington Map

Explore Yakima, 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 Yakima, Washington

How to Use This Yakima, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	46.590938
Longitude	-120.5494
Population	96,968
Density	1346.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98901, 98902, 98903, 98904, 98907
Area Code	509
County Seat	Yakima
School District	Yakima School District

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About Yakima, Washington

Yakima is a locality in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 96,968. The population density is 1346.5 people per km². Yakima is located at 46.5909°N, 120.5494°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Yakima is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98901, 98902, 98903.

Yakima occupies a sun-drenched expanse where the earth transitions from broad, arid plains into the fertile textures of a high desert basin. It lies 3.2 miles west of Terrace Heights, WA (from Terrace Heights, WA: bearing 265°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south-southeast of Selah. The landscape is defined by the sharp, clear light that descends from the distant Cascade Range, which anchors the western horizon in a jagged silhouette. To the north, the Selah Valley opens its arms, offering a wide corridor for the wind to sweep across the scrub-brush and orderly rows of cultivation. Nearby, the Yakima River carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its waters vitalizing the soil, while the calm surface of Rotary Lake provides a quiet, singular reflection of the vast, pale sky.

Settlers arrived here drawn by the promise of transforming the high-altitude wilderness into a productive expanse of green, following the early indigenous presence that long understood the seasonal rhythms of the land. Yakima grew steadily as irrigation canals were cut into the dust, turning raw, sage-covered ground into a grid of commerce and residence. The architecture reflects this pragmatic heritage, with sturdy brick facades and wide avenues that suggest a deliberate, industrious ambition. Over time, the identity of Yakima solidified through the persistent labor of those who saw potential in the dry heat, building a foundation that remains visible in the enduring layout of the streets.

Agriculture serves as the backbone of the economy, with vast orchards and hop fields defining the local fiber of industry and daily endeavor. Yakima supports a diverse array of infrastructure, including regional transit hubs and educational institutions like Yakima Valley College, which foster a steady exchange of knowledge and professional development. The economy has expanded beyond the harvest to include healthcare and food processing, creating a rhythm of work that feels both grounded and evolving. As the sun dips behind the western ridges, the quiet hum of activity in the distribution centers and business districts underscores a persistent, reliable vitality.

Culture in Yakima breathes through its seasonal festivals and a collective appreciation for the bounty of the land, often celebrated with gatherings that draw the entire region together. While the town does not host major professional sports franchises, the spirit of competition thrives in high school and college athletics, where the local teams command a fierce and loyal following. Residents often congregate at Millenium Plaza, a central gathering point that serves as a modern hearth for public life. Notable figures such as Justice William O. Douglas found inspiration in the rugged surroundings of the region, and today, the legacy of such thinkers persists in the way the populace values the expansive, open horizon that characterizes the daily experience of Yakima.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Franklin Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 070° E
Zaepfel Stadium (Stadium) — 0.7 mi, 274° W
Randall Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 229° SW
Marquette Stadium (Stadium) — 1.5 mi, 282° W
Yakima Valley Trolleys (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 081° E
Yakima Cinema (Cinema) — 2.3 mi, 027° NE
J.J Weisenberger Spanish American war memorial statue (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 070° E
Floyd Paxton Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 159° S
State Fair Park (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 093° E
Central Washington Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 3.5 mi, 090° E
Yakima Sportsman (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 074° E
Cowiche Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 3.9 mi, 291° W
Farm Equipment Yard (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 139° SE
Central Washington Agricultural Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 138° SE
Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 142° SE
I-82 Ponds (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 142° SE
War Memorial (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 035° NE
Selah Creek Safety Rest Area (Viewpoint) — 9.0 mi, 034° NE
Yakima River Segment 2 (Wild & Scenic River) — 9.8 mi, 025° NE · 836 acres
Mighty Tieton (Arts Centre) — 12.5 mi, 309° NW
Yakima River Segment 1 (Wild & Scenic River) — 13.8 mi, 018° N · 5,785 acres
Beck Monument (Monument) — 16.2 mi, 017° N
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 16.6 mi, 285° W · 1.3M acres
Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.9 mi, 182° S · 3,996 acres
Heritage Theater (Cinema) — 17.6 mi, 146° SE
Old Car (Sumwhat abandoned) (Historic Ruins) — 18.2 mi, 166° S
Nuwave Gallery (Gallery) — 27.9 mi, 000° N
Blue Bear Puppet Lab (Gallery) — 28.0 mi, 000° N
The Ink (Gallery) — 28.0 mi, 000° N
Clymer Museum of Art (Museum) — 28.0 mi, 000° N

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