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2017 Map of Seattle North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The urban landscape of Seattle and its northern neighbors is defined by the intricate waterways connecting Puget Sound to Lake Washington. This 2017 study illustrates the dense residential and educational fabric of the region, anchored by the sprawling campus of the University of Washington and North Seattle College. The map highlights the critical engineering of the Lake Washington Ship Canal, which bridges the gap between Salmon Bay and Union Bay, fundamentally altering the city's hydrology.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the detailed mapping of historic burial grounds, including the Evergreen Washelli Cemetery and the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery. These sites, along with the George Washington Memorial Bridge spanning Lake Union, show how the city integrated its industrial requirements with residential expansion across neighborhoods like Phinney Ridge, Wallingford, and University.