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2023 Map of Carnation

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Carnation
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Snoqualmie River carves a wide alluvial valley through this section of King County, anchoring a series of rural communities and agricultural flats. The settlement of Duvall occupies the northern reaches of the valley, while Carnation sits at the confluence where the Tolt River emerges from the eastern uplands. This area preserves a distinct geography of small-scale water bodies, including Ames Lake, Sikes Lake, and the oxbow Horseshoe Lake.

Upland areas like Union Hill and Novelty Hill rise above the river plain, connected by a network of rural roads such as NE Woodinville Duvall Rd. Historical markers of the region's development are evident in the Novelty Cem and Carnation Cem, which serve as vital touchstones for local genealogy. The map also details topographic features like Tolt Hill Flat and infrastructure including the Loutsis Dam on Rasmussen Lake, illustrating the managed landscape of the early 21st century.