Olympia and Tumwater anchor this coastal survey, where the urban grid meets the intricate shorelines of Puget Sound. The state Capitol grounds overlook Capitol Lake and West Bay, marking the transition from the Deschutes River to the saltwater inlets. To the west, the campus of The Evergreen State Coll is situated near Snyder Cove and Eld Inlet, while the South Puget Sound Community Coll sits further south near Simmons Lake. The mapping reveals a distinct pattern of waterfront development along the peninsulas, with named communities such as Countryside Beach, Gravelly Beach, and Sunset Beach lining the various coves. Inland, the rail corridor of the BNSF Railway cuts through the landscape near Bush Prairie and Lamberts Corner, illustrating the transportation network connecting these South Sound hubs to the broader region.
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1916 · Chehalis
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1937 · Olympia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Shelton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Tenino
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Gate
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Tenino
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Tenino
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Olympia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Hoquiam
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Rochester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500