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The United States Geological Survey defines Puget Sound as a bay with numerous channels and branches. It extends 144 km (90 miles) south from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Olympia, Washington; the northern boundary is formed, at its main entrance, by a line between Point Wilson on the Olympic Peninsula and Point Partridge on Whidbey IslandWhidbey Island is an island in the northwest corner of Washington State, USA, about 30 miles north of Seattle. It is approximately 45 miles long, and between one and ten miles wide. Along with Camano Island, and a few uninhabited islands, it comprises Isl; at a second entrance, between West Point on Whidbey IslandWhidbey Island is an island in the northwest corner of Washington State, USA, about 30 miles north of Seattle. It is approximately 45 miles long, and between one and ten miles wide. Along with Camano Island, and a few uninhabited islands, it comprises Isl, Deception Island , and Rosario Head on Fidalgo Island ; at a third entrance, the south end of Swinomish Channel between Fidalgo Island and McGlinn Island . [1]

Snowcapped peaks are a backdrop to many Puget Sound scenes; here Mount RainierMount Rainier is a stratovolcano (and national park) located 54 miles (87 km) southeast of Seattle, Washington in Pierce County. One of the monarchs of the Cascade Range, it was originally known as Tahoma or Tacoma from the Puyallup word tacobet or "mothe is seen from Gig Harbor.

The urban region of the same name is centered around Seattle, WashingtonSeattle is the largest city in the U. state of Washington, and in the U. Pacific Northwest, with a total estimated population of 569,101 as of 2003. It is situated between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, about 108 miles (180 km) south of the Canadian bor and consists of nine countiesOriginally, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count (in Great Britain, an earl, though the original earldoms covered larger areas) by reason of that office. The term has since tended to represent a tertiary geographical unit of administrat, two urban center citiesA city is an urban area, differentiated from a town, village, or hamlet by size, population density, importance, or legal status. City can also be a synonym for " downtown. Introduction A city usually consists of residential, industrial and business areas and four satellite cities. Both urban core cities have large industrial areas and seaports plus a high-rise central business district. The satellite cities are primarily suburban, featuring a small downtown core and a small industrial area or port. The suburbs consist mostly of residences, strip malls, and shopping centers.