1997 Map of Vashon
USGS Topo · Published 2003About this map
Vashon Island and Maury Island define this coastal landscape in the late 1990s, separated by the deep indentation of Quartermaster Harbor. The island is a patchwork of small residential clusters and wooded tracts, with the primary hub at Vashon and a secondary center at Burton. The map reveals a dense network of local roads such as SW Cove Road and SW Bank Road that connect isolated beaches like Sylvan Beach and Magnolia Beach. Cultural and civic infrastructure is well-established, evidenced by the Vashon Municipal Airport, Vashon Island High Sch, and several community parks. This survey offers a clear view of the island's transition from a collection of rural homesteads and beach colonies to a more integrated residential community. Noteworthy sites like Camp Burton and the former Aquarium (Site) near Cowley point to the island's long-standing role as a recreational and institutional refuge within the Puget Sound.
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