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2014 Map of Shilshole Bay

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Shilshole Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Puget Sound and the intricate maritime infrastructure of northwest Seattle dominate this 2014 topographic study. The map documents the vital transition between the saltwater sound and inland waters through the Lake Washington Ship Canal, anchored by the Canal Entrance Light and the sprawling Shilshole Bay Marina. Residential neighborhoods such as Ballard, Magnolia Bluff, and Loyal Heights are shown in detail, illustrating the dense urban grid that climbs away from the shoreline.

Significant institutional and industrial landmarks are clearly marked, including the grounds of Ft Lawton with its Military Cem, and the academic campus of Seattle Pacific University. The maritime economy is evident at the Salmon Bay Fishermens Terminal and the piers of Smith Cove Waterway. Across the water to the west, the map reaches the shores of Bainbridge Island at Yeomalt Point, marking the administrative boundary between Kitsap and King counties.