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1949 Map of Shilshole Bay

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Shilshole Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Fort Lawton Military Reservation anchors the western edge of the Seattle shoreline, providing a clear view of the city's maritime and military infrastructure at mid-century. This survey highlights the critical passage of the Lake Washington Ship Canal and the Chittenden Locks, which connect the inland waters to Shilshole Bay. The residential development of neighborhoods like Ballard, Loyal Heights, and Magnolia Bluff is well-established, showing the post-war urban footprint alongside legacy institutions such as James Monroe Junior High Sch and Webster Sch.

Across the deep waters of Puget Sound, the map details the eastern fringes of Bainbridge Island at Yeomalt and the northern tip of the Port Madison Indian Reservation. The industrial waterfront is defined by the Great Northern rail lines and the extensive docks at Smith Cove, including Pier 91 and Pier 90. Transportation patterns are further illustrated by the active Seattle-Port Angeles-Victoria Ferry route cutting through the sound.