Duwamish Head

Duwamish Head
West Seattle

Duwamish Head is the northernmost point in West Seattle, Washington, jutting into Elliott Bay. The Duwamish called it "Low Point" or "Base of the Point" (Lushootseed: sgWudaqs). A large boulder covered with petroglyphs once lay on the beach.[1]

References

  1. ^ Thrush, Coll (2007). Native Seattle: Histories from the Crossing-Over Place. University of Washington Press. p. 233. ISBN 0-295-98700-6. 

Coordinates: 47°35′40.9″N 122°23′23.3″W / 47.594694°N 122.389806°W / 47.594694; -122.389806


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