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2017 Map of Duwamish Head

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Elliott Bay and the northern reaches of Vashon Island define this coastal survey of the western Puget Sound. The map details the dense residential grids of West Seattle, extending from the iconic promenade at Alki Beach down to the southern neighborhoods of Arroyo Heights and Arbor Heights. The shoreline is a series of named navigational landmarks, from the industrial proximity of Duwamish Head to the recreational space at Lowman Beach Park.

Transit patterns across the sound are clearly visible through numerous ferry routes, including the Seattle - Bainbridge Island Ferry and the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, which link the city to Bainbridge Island and the Great Peninsula. These routes highlight the region's reliance on maritime travel to connect disconnected landmasses like Blake Island and the heights of Vashon Heights. The detailed street layouts and shoreline features like Point Williams and Decatur Reef offer a precise view of the interface between the Seattle urban core and the rugged coastal geography of the sound.