- Elevation, modelled
- 12 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- East Tiger Mountain913 m · 19.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- JCT SR 522 TO JCT SR 90 VIC NORTH BEND5.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:12local time
- Coordinates
- 47.6817, -122.2584
Compass Rose is a artwork in Washington, at a modelled 12 m. East Tiger Mountain stands 913 m to the southeast, 20 miles off. The nearest named place is Magnuson Community Garden, a garden 0.1 miles away. JCT SR 522 TO JCT SR 90 VIC NORTH BEND passes 5.9 miles off. 48 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Mosaic inlaid in concrete that replicates a compass rose and nautical/aviation themes. These themes are to commemorate the site's use as a naval air station.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Compass Rose. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tiger Mountain | SE 133° | 913 m | 19.7 mi |
| West Tiger #1 | SE 133° | 891 m | 18.0 mi |
| West Tiger #2 | SE 133° | 841 m | 17.5 mi |
| Tiger Middle Summit | SE 135° | 795 m | 19.1 mi |
| Taylor Mountain | SE 133° | 792 m | 23.1 mi |
| Brew Hill | SE 133° | 774 m | 24.1 mi |
| West Tiger #3 | SE 133° | 770 m | 17.1 mi |
| South Tiger Mountain North Summit | SE 138° | 629 m | 20.6 mi |
- 5.9 mi off the JCT SR 522 TO JCT SR 90 VIC NORTH BEND
- 6.2 mi off the Mountains to Sound Greenway - I-90National
- 6.6 mi off the SEATTLE TO BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
- 6.6 mi off the SEATTLE TO VASHON
Overlooks nearby
- Viewing Platform · 6 mi
- East Portal View · 6 mi
- Pier 70 Viewpoint · 7 mi
- Bird Trail Viewing Mound · 7 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Gardens
- Magnuson Community Garden: 0.1 mi
- Nutmeg: 0.7 mi
- Treuman Katz Sculpture Garden: 1.8 mi
- Rock Garden: 2.0 mi
- Wedgwood Demonstration Garden: 2.0 mi
Artworks
- Straight Shot: 0.2 mi
- World Flight Monument: 0.2 mi
- Knoll for NOAA: 0.4 mi
- Straight Shot: 0.4 mi
- Berth Haven: 0.5 mi
Parks
- University Circle: 1.0 mi
- View Ridge Park: 1.0 mi
- Windermere Park: 1.2 mi
- Inverness Ravine: 1.2 mi
- Bryant Park: 1.3 mi
Museums
- Kirkland Heritage Society: 2.3 mi
- Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture: 2.9 mi
- Unity Museum: 2.9 mi
- Henry Art Gallery: 3.0 mi
- Seattle Asian Art Museum: 4.4 mi
Historic sites
- Plaza of Kirkland Champions: 2.4 mi
- Charles Cowen Park Gate: 2.6 mi
- Gardeners' Vista: 2.7 mi
- Lake City Living Memorial Triangle: 2.7 mi
- WWI Memorial: 2.8 mi
Attractions
- The Ravenna Troll Booth: 2.5 mi
- Harry Partch Instrumentarium: 2.8 mi
- Reading Room: 2.9 mi
- Three Brick Monoliths: 3.0 mi
- MV Skansonia: 3.7 mi
Nature reserves
- Waldo Woods: 2.6 mi
- Kingfisher Natural Area: 2.8 mi
- Bartonwood Natural Area: 3.7 mi
- Licorice Fern Natural Area: 4.0 mi
- South Woods Park: 4.5 mi
Beaches: 55
- Matthews Beach: 1.2 mi
- Road End Beach: 2.8 mi
- Lake City Beach Park: 3.0 mi
- Madison Park Beach: 3.3 mi
- East Green Lake Beach: 3.3 mi
Peaks: 48
- Kite Hill: 0.4 mi
- Promontory Point: 0.5 mi
- Capitol Hill: 4.5 mi
- Cherry Hill: 5.1 mi
- Norway Hill: 5.2 mi
Picnic sites: 33
- Picnic Shelter 2: 0.5 mi
- Picnic Area A: 6.5 mi
- The Meadow -- Picnic Area B: 6.5 mi
- Picnic Area C: 6.7 mi
- Shelter #1: 8.0 mi
Waterfalls: 17
- Waterwall: 6.2 mi
- North Fork Falls: 11.6 mi
- Far Country Falls: 12.6 mi
- Coal Creek Falls: 12.7 mi
- Doughty Falls: 13.2 mi
Lighthouses: 17
- Quarters B: 8.3 mi
- Quarters A: 8.3 mi
- West Point Light: 8.4 mi
- Ladder Storage: 18.6 mi
- Oil House: 18.6 mi
Cliffs: 9
- Magnolia Bluff: 7.8 mi
- Pigeon Point: 9.0 mi
- Fiddlers Bluff: 15.4 mi
- Scatchet Head: 17.7 mi
- Teaters Bluff: 19.0 mi
Springs: 2
- Ravenna Park Sulfur Spring: 2.2 mi
- Licton Springs: 3.9 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Silver Lake Rest Area (closed): 15.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 18:41 | 19:22 |
| June solstice | 05:12 | 20:23 | 21:12 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 18:28 | 19:09 |
| December solstice | 07:56 | 15:27 | 16:20 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Day trips start here
- Kirkland · 3 mi
- Seattle/Capitol Hill-Central District · 3 mi
- Seattle/North · 3 mi
- Seattle/University District · 3 mi
- Seattle/Fremont · 4 mi
- Seattle/Ballard · 5 mi
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