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Panorama of Mount Rainier, also known as Tahoma or Tacoma, an active stratovolcano in southwestern Washington State and the highest mountain in the Cascade Range. Mount Rainier is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, as the probability of an eruption in the near future is high.
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Washington State Map

General Map of the State of Washington, United States.

The detailed map shows the US state of State of Washington with boundaries, the location of the state capital Olympia, major cities and populated places, rivers and lakes, interstate highways, principal highways, railroads and major airports.

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Rivers

Major rivers in Washington State.
The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region; its watershed covers a large portion of North West America, including parts of seven states and British Columbia. ^[3]

The largest tributary of the Columbia River is the Snake River. Other tributaries are the Kettle River, the Spokane River, the Okanagan River, the Crab Creek, and the Yakima River.

The Columbia River system is 'tamed' by more than 60 dams; the primary purpose of these dams is to produce hydroelectricity providing power to homes and industry, admittedly with high environmental costs.

The Skagit River is a river in northwestern Washington which empties into the Puget Sound.


 

Lakes

The largest lakes in Washington state.

The Columbia Basin Irrigation Project is the largest water reclamation project in the United States; its main facility is the Grand Coulee Dam at the Columbia River which creates the Roosevelt Lake (Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake), the largest lake in Washington state by area. The Potholes Reservoir, also part of the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project, is fed by water from Moses Lake, a lake and reservoir along the course of the Crab Creek. Banks Lake is a 45 km (28 mi) long reservoir and also part of the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project.

Other reservoirs on the Columbia River are Lake Umatilla, Lake Wallula, and Wanapum Lake.

Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains formed by the by Ross Dam on the Skagit River.

Natural lakes
Lake Chelan is a popular tourist destination; the narrow fjord-like lake is 80 km (50 mi) long, it was the largest natural lake in the state until the completion of Lake Chelan Dam.
Lake Washington is a large freshwater lake near Seattle.
Ozette Lake is the largest unaltered natural lake in Washington state.
Lake Crescent is a deep lake located within Olympic National Park; the lake is famous for its brilliant blue waters.

 

World Heritage Site

UNESCO designated the Olympic National Park as an International Biosphere Reserve in 1976, and in 1981 as a World Heritage Site.

The Olympic National Park on the Olympic Peninsula offers the longest undeveloped wilderness coastline in the contiguous United States.

To the east of the coast rise the Olympic Mountains, part of the Pacific Coast Ranges, glacier-clad, steep-sided peaks within a vast intact old growth forest, interspersed with alpine meadows.

Eleven major rivers radiate outwards to all sides from the mountain range and drain the Olympics.

The highest peak is Mount Olympus at 2,432 m (7,980 ft).






 

Population

Washington state has a population of 7.7 million people (2021 est.). ^[4]

Capital is Olympia, the largest city is Seattle; the largest urban area is Metro Seattle (Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, with a population of nearly 4 million people).

Other major cities are Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver (WA), Bellevue, Kent, and Everett.


Race and Ethnic groups
The population of Washington State is composed of White alone 67.5%, Hispanic or Latino 13%, Asian 9.6%, African American 4.4%, and Native American 1.9%. ^[5]



 

Cities and Towns in Washington

The map shows the location of following cities and towns in Washington: Capital city: Olympia (48,000)


Largest cities in Washington state
The 10 largest cities in Washington state:

1. Seattle (pop.: 764,753)
Washington's largest city, a hub for tech, coffee, and culture, set between Puget Sound and Lake Washington with Mount Rainier on the horizon.

2. Spokane (pop.: 228,989)
Located in eastern Washington, Spokane grew around the Spokane River and is known for its parks, historic architecture, and proximity to outdoor recreation.

3. Tacoma (pop.: 222,906)
A port city on Puget Sound, the city blends industrial heritage with an artsy waterfront and views of nearby Mount Rainier.

4. Vancouver (pop.: 199,884)
Situated on the Columbia River across from Portland, Oregon. Vancouver combines small-town charm with Pacific Northwest urban energy.

5. Bellevue (pop.: 155,000)
An upscale city east of Seattle, Bellevue is known for its skyline, tech industry, and green spaces between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish.

6. Kent (pop.: 133,378)
Part of the Seattle–Tacoma metroplex, Kent mixes aerospace and manufacturing roots with suburban life and views of the Cascade Mountains.

7. Everett (pop.: 111,147)
A maritime city north of Seattle, home to a major Boeing assembly plant and a busy waterfront on Possession Sound.

8. Spokane Valley (pop.: 109,400)
A rapidly growing suburban city east of Spokane, known for open landscapes, retail centers, and easy access to Idaho's lakes and mountains.

9. Renton (pop.: 104,491)
Located on the south shore of Lake Washington, Renton hosts major Boeing facilities and offers a mix of lakefront parks and suburban neighborhoods.

10. Federal Way (pop.: 97,701)
Halfway between Seattle and Tacoma, Federal Way features lush parks, family attractions, and views toward Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

11. Yakima (pop.: 96,750)
In central Washington's fertile Yakima Valley, the city is famous for its vineyards, hop farms, and sunny climate east of the Cascades.

Source: Population figures est. 2024/25



Official websites of Washington
State of Washington
Official website of the State of Washington.

Washington State Tourism
Official website of the Washington State Tourism Department.

Airports

By far the busiest airport in Washington state is

✈ Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (IATA code: SEA - flysea.org)
Seattle–Tacoma International is the largest airport in the Pacific Northwest region by number of passengers. In 2019, more than 24 million people used the airport.


Other major airports are:

Paine Field (Seattle Paine Field International Airport (IATA: PAE - www.painefield.com)

✈ Spokane International Airport (Geiger Field; IATA code: GEG - spokaneairports.net)

✈ Bellingham International Airport (IATA code: BLI),

✈ Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco (IATA code: PSC - www.flytricities.com)

Other cities and towns in Washington: Aberdeen, Anacortes, Battle Ground, Bellingham, Blaine, Bremerton, Camas, Centralia, Chehalis, Chelan, Cheney, Clarkston, Colfax, Colville, Coulee City, Dayton, Ellensburg, Enumclaw, Ephrata, Federal Way, Forks, Goldendale, Grand Coulee, Hoquiam, Kelso, Kennewick, Lacey, Lakewood, Longview, Lynnwood, Marysville, Morton, Moses Lake, Mount Vernon, Newport, Oak Harbor, Omak, Oroville, Othello, PascoIlwaco, Port Angeles, Pullman, Puyallup, Quincy, Raymond, Redmond, Renton, Republic, Richland, Ritzville, Seattle, South Bend, Spokane Valley, Toppenish, Twisp, Walla Walla, Wenatchee, Wilbur, Winthrop, and Yakima.