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2017 Map of Black Diamond

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Black Diamond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Green River carves a deep valley through the southern portion of this landscape, creating a distinct boundary for settlements like Newaukum and Kummer. This area of King County reflects a complex history of resource extraction and suburban development, visible in the cluster of mining labels near Ravensdale such as Anaconda and Viper. In the central corridor, the town of Black Diamond serves as a focal point, flanked by the residential pockets of Morganville and the Black Diamond Cemetery.

Water defines the geography here, from the large expanse of Lake Sawyer to smaller bodies like Lake Morton and Lake Holm. The presence of multiple aviation sites, including Crest Airpark, Black Diamond Airport, and Evergreen Sky Ranch Airport, indicates the importance of local air travel in this part of Washington. These features, along with the numerous creeks like Covington Creek and Crisp Creek, illustrate a territory balanced between its industrial roots and its role as a residential haven.