Washington is a Western state of 39 counties, with Olympia as its capital. These five free printable maps cover its outline, its largest cities, its counties and the states and countries it borders, with an answer key for the neighbors quiz.
To download a single map, click its image and it opens as a one-page PDF. To get all five maps together, plus the quiz answer key, press the Download all 5 Washington maps button below the last map.
Blank Map of Washington
The state outline on its own, for labeling, coloring or tracing.
Labeled Map of Washington
Olympia, the capital, is marked with a star. Seattle, Vancouver, Spokane and Kennewick are marked with dots, and the neighboring states and countries are named around the edge.
Washington County Map
All 39 counties drawn and named.
Neighbors of Washington Quiz
Three numbered circles, one on each bordering state or country. Students write the names on the lines. The answer key is the last page of the PDF.
Where Is Washington?
Washington shaded on a map of the United States.
Washington Facts
| Capital | Olympia |
| Largest city | Seattle |
| Population | 7,705,281 (2020 Census) |
| Area | 71,362 sq mi (184,827 km²) |
| Counties | 39 |
| Statehood | November 11, 1889 (42nd state) |
| Nickname | The Evergreen State |
| Motto | Alki |
| Highest point | Mount Rainier, 14,400 ft (4,389 m) |
| Borders | Idaho, Oregon, Canada; Pacific Ocean |
Sources: US Census Bureau (2020 Census, cartographic boundary files), Wikidata.
Largest Cities in Washington
| City | Population (2020) |
|---|---|
| Seattle | 737,015 |
| Spokane | 228,989 |
| Tacoma | 219,346 |
| Vancouver | 190,915 |
| Bellevue | 151,854 |
| Kent | 136,588 |
Washington’s 39 Counties and County Seats
The largest county by area is Okanogan County. The most populous is King County, home to Seattle. Every county below is drawn on the county map.
| County | County seat | Population (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | Ritzville | 20,613 |
| Asotin | Asotin | 22,285 |
| Benton | Prosser | 206,873 |
| Chelan | Wenatchee | 79,074 |
| Clallam | Port Angeles | 77,155 |
| Clark | Vancouver | 503,311 |
| Columbia | Dayton | 3,952 |
| Cowlitz | Kelso | 110,730 |
| Douglas | Waterville | 42,938 |
| Ferry | Republic | 7,178 |
| Franklin | Pasco | 96,749 |
| Garfield | Pomeroy | 2,286 |
| Grant | Ephrata | 99,123 |
| Grays Harbor | Montesano | 75,636 |
| Island | Coupeville | 86,857 |
| Jefferson | Port Townsend | 32,977 |
| King | Seattle | 2,269,675 |
| Kitsap | Port Orchard | 275,611 |
| Kittitas | Ellensburg | 44,337 |
| Klickitat | Goldendale | 22,735 |
| Lewis | Chehalis | 82,149 |
| Lincoln | Davenport | 10,876 |
| Mason | Shelton | 65,726 |
| Okanogan | Okanogan | 42,104 |
| Pacific | South Bend | 23,365 |
| Pend Oreille | Newport | 13,401 |
| Pierce | Tacoma | 921,130 |
| San Juan | Friday Harbor | 17,788 |
| Skagit | Mount Vernon | 129,523 |
| Skamania | Stevenson | 12,036 |
| Snohomish | Everett | 827,957 |
| Spokane | Spokane | 539,339 |
| Stevens | Colville | 46,445 |
| Thurston | Olympia | 294,793 |
| Wahkiakum | Cathlamet | 4,422 |
| Walla Walla | Walla Walla | 62,584 |
| Whatcom | Bellingham | 226,847 |
| Whitman | Colfax | 47,973 |
| Yakima | Yakima | 256,728 |
States That Border Washington
Washington shares land borders with two states: Idaho to the east and Oregon to the south. It also borders Canada to the north. The Snake River forms part of the border with Idaho. The Columbia River forms most of the border with Oregon. It has a coastline on the Pacific Ocean.
For the whole country, see the blank United States map with states, or browse all printable maps.
Connect the dots: draw the outline of Washington with the free Washington dot-to-dot, in color and black and white.
About These Maps
These maps are made by Tim van de Vall for Tim’s Printables. The outlines come from US Census Bureau boundary files, simplified so the lines print cleanly, and the facts and figures come from the 2020 Census and Wikidata. Every sheet is sized for US Letter paper and is free to print for home and classroom use.
