Maple Valley: SR 18 at MP 15.7: SE 231st St
Maple Valley occupies a wooded upland corridor in southeastern King County, Washington. The city lies near Lake Wilderness and the foothills that rise toward the Cascade Range, while State Route 18 provides an important east–west connection across the county. This highway links the Auburn area with Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie, making Maple Valley part of a busy regional route rather than an isolated suburb. Incorporated in 1997, Maple Valley grew from a rural community into a residential city, with forests, lakes and protected open spaces still shaping its setting. Lake Wilderness Park and the Cedar to Green River Trail provide access to the local landscape.
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Lake Wilderness defines the setting of Maple Valley — its wooded shoreline and public park give this King County city a focal point for walking, swimming and community life. On the inland side of the Puget Sound lowlands, Maple Valley has grown from a rural settlement into a residential city while retaining forested open space and a close relationship with the nearby Cedar River valley. Lake Wilderness Lodge, a 1930s building in the park, serves as a venue for local gatherings, while the annual Maple Valley Days festival brings residents and organizations together. State Route 169 runs through town, linking it with Renton to the north and Black Diamond to the south. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Washington connects across the Puget Sound region.
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