Vashon Island and Maury Island define the heart of this coastal King County landscape, separated from the mainland by Puget Sound and East Passage. The map highlights a complex network of coastal settlements and family-named landmarks including Magnolia Beach, Ellisport, and Burton, which sits at the head of Quartermaster Harbor. The interior reveals a mix of agricultural and municipal utility, featuring the Matsuda Reservoir and the Vashon Island Cem. Aviation infrastructure is notably present with both the Vashon Municipal Airport and the Wax Orchards Airport serving the island community. The shoreline is punctuated by geographic features like Peter Point and Point Heyer, while the narrow Colvos Passage bounds the western edge, illustrating the maritime orientation of this Puget Sound community.
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1894 · Seattle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1895 · Snohomish
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Tacoma
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Seattle
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Tacoma
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1908 · Seattle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1909 · Seattle Special
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Port Orchard
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Gig Harbor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Gig Harbor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500