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2023 Map of Shilshole Bay

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Shilshole Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Puget Sound serves as the central divide in this modern survey, separating the urban sprawl of northwest Seattle from the quieter shores of Bainbridge Island and the Great Peninsula. The eastern shore is defined by a dense grid of residential neighborhoods like Loyal Heights, Sunset Hill, and Crown Hill, transitioning into the industrial and maritime corridors of Ballard and Interbay. A key engineering feature is the Lake Washington Ship Canal, which connects Shilshole Bay to Salmon Bay, facilitating the region's vital waterborne commerce.

Significant local history is preserved at the Fort Lawton Military Cemetery and the Church of the Ascension Episcopal Columbarium near Magnolia Bluff. On the western side of the sound, the map captures the landings at Indianola and Yeomalt Point, reflecting the historic ferry-dependent development patterns of the Kitsap County coastline. From the high ground at The Highlands to the working docks of the Smith Cove Waterway, the map provides a comprehensive view of the area's contemporary maritime and civic infrastructure.