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2011 Map of Tumwater

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tumwater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The state Capitol and the surrounding urban grid of Olympia anchor this 2011 survey, where the Deschutes River meets the southern reaches of Puget Sound. The map documents a complex landscape of water and infrastructure, featuring the Deschutes Dam and Percivals Landing at the head of Budd Inlet. In Tumwater, the Tumwater Falls Dam marks the river's descent toward Capitol Lake, illustrating the historical industrial core of the city.

Residential growth is evident along the inlets, with numerous beach communities like Countryside Beach, Gravelly Beach, and Sunset Beach lining the shores of Eld Inlet. Further inland, the map captures a mix of preserved natural spaces and water bodies, including Grass Lake and Simmons Lake, alongside rural junctions such as Lamberts Corner. This detailed topographical record reflects the integration of maritime geography, state governance, and early 21st-century suburban development in the South Sound region.