King County Map, Washington
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King County, Washington
The heart of the Puget Sound region beats in King County. Seattle, the state’s largest city, dominates here. To the east, you’ll find tech hubs like Bellevue and Redmond. Microsoft calls this area home.
Head further east and the landscape changes dramatically. The Cascade Mountains rise up with endless outdoor adventures. The county is named after William R. King, but most folks don’t know that.
What they do know is that this place is booming. It’s the most populous county in Washington. Coffee shops, craft breweries, and cutting-edge companies abound. Yet you can still find pockets of quiet if you know where to look.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | King County |
| County Seat | Seattle |
| Population | Approximately 2,340,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Renton, Federal Way, Kirkland, Redmond, Shoreline, Auburn, Sammamish, Des Moines |
| Interstates and Highways | I-5, I-90, I-405, WA-99, WA-520 |
| FIPS Code | 53-033 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,307 sq mi (Land: 2,116 sq mi; Water: 191 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Snohomish County (North), Chelan County (Northeast), Kittitas County (East), Pierce County (South), Kitsap County (West) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone (PT) |
| State | Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.6062° N, 122.3321° W |
| Etymology | Originally named after William Rufus King, but later rededicated to Martin Luther King Jr. |
| Major Landmarks | Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Mount Rainier National Park, Museum of Pop Culture |
| Website | King County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
King County Topographic Map
King County covers everything from sea-level Puget Sound to snow-covered peaks. Mount Rainier rises in the southeast, dominating the skyline… even when it’s miles away. Between the saltwater, rivers, and mountains, the terrain never stays the same for long.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
King County Road Map
Interstates 5, 90, and 405 all pass through King County. Though I-5 is the main north-south spine, I-90 cuts across the Cascades to the east. However, traffic isn’t limited to interstates. There’s an entire maze of state routes and expressways. You can follow them all with our zoom tool and see exactly how Seattle connects to everywhere else.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
King County Satellite Map
Seattle is the brightest spot in the county from above, but it’s only part of the picture. Forests cover the east, especially around the mountains. Lake Washington, the Duwamish River, and Elliott Bay break up the urban areas with a dark blue color.
OUTLINE MAP
King County Blank Map
King County stretches from the Sound to the Cascades, wide at the top and narrow toward the base. Its western edge is shaped by Puget Sound. Even though it doesn’t border another state, it touches both urban counties and rugged wilderness.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 5 neighboring counties of King County:
Washington County Map
Seattle takes the spotlight, but the rest of Washington is where the wild still wins. From coast to mountains, Washington’s 39 counties are full of surprises. Find your favorite spot.