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Yelm Washington Map

Explore Yelm, 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 Yelm, Washington

How to Use This Yelm, Washington Map

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

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

Latitude	46.942608
Longitude	-122.643159
Population	10,617
Density	717.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98597, 98576
Area Code	425
County Seat	Olympia
School District	Yelm Community Schools

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About Yelm, Washington

Yelm is a locality in Thurston County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 10,617. The population density is 717.8 people per km². Yelm is located at 46.9426°N, 122.6432°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Yelm is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98597, 98576.

Yelm anchors itself firmly upon the expansive, flat expanse of the Yelm Prairie, where the earth stretches out in a quiet, deliberate breadth. It lies 9.4 miles northeast of Thurston, WA (from Thurston, WA: bearing 55°T), and is situated 1.5 miles south of North Yelm. Yelm Creek carves a subtle, winding path through this landscape, providing a steady pulse of movement amidst the stillness of the grasslands. To the east, the distant, snow-dusted peaks of the Cascade Range shimmer on the horizon like a jagged silver promise against the pale sky. The air here holds a crisp, earthen clarity, especially when the late afternoon light turns the tall grasses into a field of burnished copper. A few miles away, the quiet waters of Lake Lawrence offer a reflective stillness that balances the open, airy feeling of the surrounding plains.

Early settlers were drawn to Yelm by the promise of fertile soil and the opportunity to cultivate the land in a climate that favors slow, steady growth. Agriculture remains a significant thread in the local economy, with small farms and timber operations continuing the labor of previous generations. Many residents commute to nearby industrial and professional hubs, yet the local trade reflects a desire to keep commerce grounded in the immediate needs of the neighborhood. The rhythm of work here is dictated by the turning of the seasons, as the cycle of planting and harvest marks the passage of time more accurately than any clock. Business owners in Yelm often prioritize personal connection, fostering an environment where trade is conducted with a neighborly, direct honesty.

Yelm maintains a character defined by a sturdy, independent spirit that thrives in the absence of urban clamor. Yelm City Park serves as a central gathering space, providing a common ground where the community observes local events and seasonal celebrations throughout the year. The culture here values the quietude of a life lived close to the land, punctuated by the occasional lively gathering that brings the residents together under the open sky. While the pace is measured, it is not stagnant, as the people of Yelm carry a quiet pride in their ability to maintain a distinct, self-reliant way of existence. Notable figures such as the musician Macklemore once spent time in this region, adding a small but distinct creative layer to the local history. Life here proceeds with a gentle, persistent grace, much like the water in the creek that wanders past the edge of the prairie.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Honey Bunny (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 135° SE
The tire pile (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 076° E
Yelm Cross (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 069° E
Backside Up Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 1.3 mi, 184° S
Cochrane Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 102° E
Yelm City Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 096° E
Pioneer Wheel (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 091° E
Trent Shoreline (Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 071° E
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.5 mi, 342° N · 16k acres
Timberline High School Auditorium (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 301° NW
Evergreen Theater (Theatre) — 9.8 mi, 020° N
Children’s Museum at JBLM (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 014° N
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 10.5 mi, 346° N
Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 11.2 mi, 304° NW
Tenino Depot Museum (Museum) — 11.7 mi, 239° SW
Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 11.7 mi, 353° N
Millersylvania Memorial (State Park) — 12.2 mi, 260° W
Boom Studios (Gallery) — 12.9 mi, 304° NW
Old McDebbie's Farm (Theme Park) — 14.0 mi, 070° E
Capitol Theater (Cinema) — 14.0 mi, 300° NW
Puget Sound Estuarium (Museum) — 14.0 mi, 301° NW
Jacobs Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 14.1 mi, 348° N
Brickyard (Historic Ruins) — 14.1 mi, 350° N
Olympia Aha Heritage Alliance Museum (Museum) — 14.2 mi, 300° NW
Splash Gallery (Gallery) — 14.3 mi, 301° NW
Nisqually (State Park) — 14.4 mi, 118° SE
Telephone Of The Wind (Attraction) — 14.5 mi, 306° NW
Olympic National Forest (National Forest) — 14.9 mi, 272° W · 632k acres
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 19.7 mi, 159° S · 1.3M acres
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 27.5 mi, 118° SE · 236k acres

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