1949 Map of Seattle South

About this map

Elliott Bay and the industrial corridors of the Duwamish Waterway anchor this urban study of Seattle, reflecting the city's post-war expansion and the modernization of its transport network. The map reveals a transition from traditional rail hubs at King Street Sta and Union Depot to the rising influence of aviation and aerospace centered at Boeing Field. Revisions from the late 1960s, indicated in purple, highlight the growth of residential and commercial zones through Rainier Valley and Georgetown, alongside the development of landmark structures such as the Space Needle and the Monorail. Extensive maritime infrastructure around Harbor Island and the East Waterway underscores the city's role as a Pacific Northwest shipping center. From the residential hills of Capitol Hill and Beacon Hill to the shoreline of Lake Washington, the landscape is a complex grid of emerging interstates, established ferry routes like the Seattle-Winslow Ferry, and community landmarks such as Edison High Sch.