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2020 Map of Vaughn

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Vaughn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The intricate shorelines of Case Inlet and Pickering Passage define this section of the Puget Sound, where islands like Reach Island, Stretch Island, and Herron Island punctuate the deep saltwater channels. On the eastern shore, the Key Peninsula contains the established communities of Vaughn, Lakebay, and Home, while the western side is dominated by Grapeview and the protected waters of McLane Cove. The map reveals a landscape shaped by narrow inlets and lagoons, such as Haleys Lagoon and Dutcher Cove, which historically supported local fishing and maritime trade.

Local landmarks such as the Rocky Bay Airport and Vaughn Bay Cem reflect the modern infrastructure and community history of the region. Notable geographic features like Windy Bluff and Dougall Point overlook the busy waterways, while inland bodies of water including Jackson Lake and Catfish Lake provide a freshwater contrast to the surrounding marine environment. The transition from Mason Co to Pierce Co occurs mid-water, cutting through the center of the inlet and connecting these maritime neighborhoods.