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1949 Map of Seattle North, 1968 Print
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1949 Map of Seattle North

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The University of Washington and the U S Naval Air Station define the eastern shoreline of this detailed 1949 survey, which captures the northward expansion of Seattle into King County. Significant post-war urban growth is documented in purple revisions from 1968, showing the densification of neighborhoods like Lake City, Greenwood, and Wallingford. The map traces the vital maritime corridor of the Lake Washington Ship Canal, including the Ballard Bridge and the George Washington Memorial Bridge. Inland, recreational and cultural landmarks such as Green Lake with its Aqua Theater, the Broadmoor Golf Club, and several large cemeteries like Washelli Cem provide a look at the mid-century city's layout. Industrial and military presence is noted at the Naval Reserve Training Center on Lake Union and the rail lines of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain