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Guide to the Seattle Water Department Cedar River Watershed Maps 1891 -1970
Archives West
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Guide to the Seattle Water Department Cedar River Watershed Maps 1891 -1970 |
| Subject |
Pipelines--Washington (State); Water utilities--Washington (State); Watersheds--Washington (State); Acquisition of property--Washington (State); Rivers--Washington (State); Railroads--Washington (State); Water and water rights; Public utilities; Seattle; Maps |
| Description | Over 300 maps dating from the 1890s to the 1970s depicting land acquisition of property in the City's Cedar River Watershed and pipelines.; Historical Note; The Water Department was created in 1910 from the former Department of Lighting and Water Works. It managed the water supply for the city and most of King County. In 1997 the Water Department was abolished, and its functions were absorbed by Seattle Public Utilities.; Efforts to use Cedar River as a source of water for... |
| Publisher | Seattle Municipal Archives |
| Date | 1891/1970 |
| Rights | Records are open to the public. |
| Type | Collection collection |
| Identifier | http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv54053 |
| Language | eng |
| Format | Approx. 300 maps |
| Coverage | 1891 -1970 |
