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2017 Map of Kirkland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lake Washington defines the western edge of this Eastside landscape, where the established waterfront communities of Kirkland, Houghton, and Juanita meet the rolling suburban development of Finn Hill. The map documents a highly connected corridor along the Sammamish River, which flows past the industrial and residential pockets of Woodinville, Wayne, and Redmond. Prominent infrastructure such as the Tolt Pipeline Trail and the Sammamish River Trail bisect the terrain, reflecting a region where utility rights-of-way and former rail lines have been repurposed for public recreation.

Institutional growth is evident through the presence of Northwest University, Lake Washington Technical College, and the DigiPen Institute of Technology. Neighborhoods like Kingsgate, Rose Hill, and Northrup bridge the gaps between major hubs, while the southern margin reaches into Bellevue and the exclusive lakeside enclaves of Hunts Point and Clyde Hill. Natural landmarks such as Norway Hill and Juanita Point offer a glimpse into the original topography that dictated early settlement patterns before the 21st-century expansion.