Anderson Island Washington Map

About Anderson Island, Washington

Anderson Island is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,448. The population density is 65.1 people per km². Anderson Island is located at 47.1578°N, 122.7039°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98303.

Anderson Island breathes with the cool, damp air of the Puget Sound, its landscape a gentle swell of evergreen forests and open meadows. It lies 7.5 miles northwest of Fort Lewis, WA (from Fort Lewis, WA: bearing 311°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west of Lakewood. The island’s perimeter is a scalloped edge of pebbled beaches and driftwood-strewn shores, where the Salish Sea laps with a consistent, quiet rhythm. Douglas firs and cedars, their needles perpetually slicked with the region’s persistent drizzle, form a dense canopy overhead, filtering the often-muted sunlight into a dappled, emerald glow. In the distance, on the clearest of days, the snow-capped majesty of Mount Rainier can be glimpsed, a benevolent giant presiding over the western horizon. Small inlets and sheltered coves punctuate the coastline, offering havens for kayakers and a resting place for the island’s resident seabirds. The history of Anderson Island is deeply tied to the rhythm of the tides and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, a lineage that stretches back through generations of loggers and fishermen. The local economy, once powered by the extraction of timber and the bounty of the salmon runs, now thrives on a more diversified base, with many residents commuting to the mainland or pursuing home-based enterprises. The island’s distinctive character is shaped by its relative isolation, fostering a strong sense of community and a slower, more deliberate pace of life. The arrival and departure of the Washington State Ferry, a lifeline connecting Anderson Island to the mainland, dictates the ebb and flow of daily activity, a constant reminder of the island's unique maritime existence. This quiet existence, marked by the muted gray of the Pacific Northwest sky, cultivates a profound appreciation for the natural world and the simple, enduring beauty of island living.

About This Anderson Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anderson Island, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.1578, -122.7039. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Anderson Island and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Anderson Island includes the ZIP code (98303), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Steilacoom Historical School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Anderson Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.