West Passage
The Colvos Passage is a tidal strait within Puget Sound in the American state of Washington running west of Vashon Island between the island and the Kitsap Peninsula.Photo: Memley6, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Channel
- Description: strait of Puget Sound separating the Kitsap Peninsula and Vashon Island
- Also known as: “Colvos Passage”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Olalla and Lisabeula.
Olalla
Photo: Lumpytrout, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Olalla is on the Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound of Washington state. Olalla means "place of many berries" from the native Chinook word "olallie." This historic area is a combination of thick forests, small farms, streams and scenic country roads surrounded by Puget Sound.
Lisabeula
Hamlet
Lisabeula is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, United States.
Vashon Island
Photo: Lumpytrout, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island is an island near Seattle, the largest island in the Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. There are no bridges to connect the island with the mainland, a big factor contributing to the island's relative isolation and rural character.
West Passage
- Categories: bay, channel, and body of water
- Location: King County, Puget Sound, Washington, Pacific Northwest, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Chinese—“West Passage” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Colvos Passage”
- Chinese: “科爾弗斯海峽”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Prospect Point and Anderson Point.
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