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2011 Map of Vashon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Vashon Island and Maury Island define this nautical landscape, connected by a narrow isthmus at Portage and framing the sheltered waters of Quartermaster Harbor. The settlement pattern follows the intricate coastline and interior ridges, with established communities at Vashon, Burton, and Cedarhurst. Maritime activity is central to the area's identity, evidenced by the Quartermaster Harbor Seaplane Ramp, the Quartermaster Marina, and essential navigation marks like the Robinson Point Lighthouse and Three Tree Point Light.

Resource extraction and transportation infrastructure appear alongside residential growth, including the Maury Island Quarry and localized airfields like Wax Orchards Airport. Interior drainage is managed through Shingle Mill Creek and Judd Creek, while the Matsuda Reservoir Dam indicates local water management. The survey documents numerous beaches and landings, from Magnolia Beach to Vashon Landing, illustrating the island's reliance on the surrounding Puget Sound.