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1983 Map of Seattle South

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Seattle South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Seattle waterfront and industrial corridor along the Duwamish River anchor this 1983 topographic-bathymetric study. The map captures the complex interaction between the deep waters of Puget Sound and the built environment of the city, dominated by the Duwamish Waterway and the expansive rail yards of the Burlington Northern. Prominent landmarks such as the Kingdome and King Co Boeing Field International Airport define the urban landscape, while the presence of the Coast Guard Res at Alki Point underscores the maritime strategic importance of the Elliott Bay entrance.

Residential growth is evident in the grid systems of White Center, West Seattle, and Rainier Valley. Beyond the mainland, the map details the terrain of Blake Island State Park and the eastern fringes of Bainbridge Island. The inclusion of bathymetric contours reveals the dramatic underwater topography of the East Passage and Allen Bank, providing a rare integrated view of the region's land and sea floor during the early 1980s.