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1997 Map of Tacoma North

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Tacoma North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The industrial heart of Tacoma and its deep-water terminals dominate this late 1990s survey, illustrating the complex maritime infrastructure of Commencement Bay. The heavy rail lines of the Milwaukee Road and a dense network of waterways, including the Blair Waterway and Sitcum Waterway, reveal the area's role as a major Pacific Northwest logistics hub. On the opposite shore, the map details the residential and recreational character of Browns Point and Dash Point, where the Dash Point Lighthouse stands as a sentinel at the entrance to the East Passage.

Across the water, Vashon Island and Maury Island offer a contrasting landscape of smaller settlements like Dockton and Manzanita. The presence of the Puyallup Indian Reservation Bdy and landmarks like Stadium High Sch provide significant historical touchstones for local researchers. From the shipyards of the Port of Tacoma to the quiet reaches of Quartermaster Harbor, the map documents the intersection of commercial shipping, residential expansion, and public lands at the end of the millennium.