Duwamish Head
Duwamish Head is the northernmost point in West Seattle, Washington, jutting into Elliott Bay. A large boulder covered with petroglyphs once lay on the beach.Photo: Jmabel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Cliff
- Description: landform on west side of Elliott Bay, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- Also known as: “D’Wamish Head”, “Dwamish Head”, “Lamb’s Point”, and “Sqw-ed-qs”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Hamilton Viewpoint Park and Space Needle.
Hamilton Viewpoint Park
Park
Hamilton Viewpoint is a 16.9-acre public park in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. It was acquired by the city in 1914 and became a park 4 years later.
Space Needle
Photo: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle, Washington, United States. Considered to be an icon of the city, it has been designated a Seattle landmark. Space Needle is situated 2½ miles northeast of Duwamish Head.
Climate Pledge Arena
Stadium
Climate Pledge Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is located north of downtown Seattle in the 74-acre entertainment complex known as the Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World's Fair, for which it was originally developed. Climate Pledge Arena is situated 2½ miles northeast of Duwamish Head.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include North Admiral and Alki Point.
North Admiral
Neighborhood
North Admiral is the oldest neighborhood in West Seattle, Washington. In the early 1900s, it was connected to Seattle by ferries and a cable car. These ferries included the paddle steamers City of Seattle and West Seattle.
Alki Point
Neighborhood
Alki Point is a neighborhood in western Seattle, Washington. It is a point jutting into Puget Sound, the westernmost landform in the city's West Seattle district. Alki Point is situated 1½ miles southwest of Duwamish Head.
West Seattle
Photo: Lumpytrout, CC BY-SA 3.0.
West Seattle is the large portion of Seattle west of the Duwamish River. Separated from the remainder of the city by topography, it has a decidedly less urban character, making it a surprisingly close getaway from the activity of the downtown area.
Duwamish Head
- Categories: headland and landform
- 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 Arabic to Chinese—“Duwamish Head” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “رأس دواميش”
- Cebuano: “Duwamish Head”
- Chinese: “杜瓦米什角”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Alki and Harbor Island.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Duwamish Head Light and Fairmount Gulch.
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