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The story of Tacoma is intricately tied to the dramatic geography of the Puget Sound region, a uniquely shaped landscape that emerged from glacial activity during the last ice age. Puget Sound, a complex system of interconnected marine waterways, stretches about 100 miles and consists of a deep basin filled with saltwater from the Pacific Ocean. It features numerous rivers like the Skagit and Snohomish that feed into its estuaries, creating fertile lowlands suitable for agriculture.