Download OpenStreetMap Data for Washington
Select an area within Washington and choose a data type to download from OpenStreetMap via the Overpass API. Data is returned as GeoJSON.
1. Select Area
2. Choose Data Type
Data from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL.
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Download Washington Map Data from OpenStreetMap
Use this free tool to download geospatial data for Washington directly from OpenStreetMap. The map is pre-centered on Washington — draw a bounding box to select an area, choose a data type, and export the results as GeoJSON. No sign-up or software installation required.
Available Washington Data Types
Washington Roads & Highways
Download motorways, highways, residential streets, paths, and cycleways across Washington.
Washington Building Footprints
Extract building outlines including residential, commercial, and industrial structures in Washington.
Washington Waterways
Rivers, streams, canals, and drainage ditches throughout Washington.
Washington Railways
Rail lines, stations, and light rail networks in Washington.
Washington Land Use
Parks, forests, residential zones, commercial areas, and farmland in Washington.
Washington Amenities
Schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and public services across Washington.
Washington Natural Features
Water bodies, forests, coastlines, peaks, and wetlands in Washington.
Washington Power Infrastructure
Power lines, substations, and generators throughout Washington.
How to Download Washington OSM Data
- Select an area — Use Shift + drag on the map to draw a bounding box within Washington.
- Choose a data type — Pick from roads, buildings, waterways, railways, land use, amenities, natural features, or power infrastructure.
- Download — Click the download button to fetch data from the Overpass API. Preview the results on the map, then save as GeoJSON.
Output Format
Data is exported as GeoJSON, a widely supported open standard for geospatial data. GeoJSON files can be opened in QGIS, ArcGIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, Google Earth, and many other GIS tools. You can also use QuickMapTools to convert GeoJSON to Shapefile, convert GeoJSON to KML, or visualize GeoJSON on a map.