1949 Map of Renton

About this map

Renton serves as a major hub for industry and transport in the late 1940s, anchored by the Renton Airport and the complex confluence of the Black River and Cedar River. This era shows a landscape transitioning between its industrial roots and growing residential suburbanization. Significant rail networks including the Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, and Great Northern cross the valley near Tukwila, illustrating the region's importance as a freight corridor.