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Use the Coastal Atlas to learn about Washington’s marine shorelines and the land areas near Puget Sound, the outer coast, and the estuarine portion of the Columbia River. You can view aerial photographs of marine shorelines, locate different habitat types, physical features, see changes in land cover, and much more.

Tips for Using this Site

Learn how to navigate the Washington Coastal Atlas, view shoreline photos, use the mapping tools and create customized maps.

Useful Links

Links to coastal public access information, other coastal atlas sites and Department of Ecology partner web sites.

Coastal Atlas Partners