1953 Map of Bremerton East

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Bainbridge Island and the Kitsap Peninsula shoreline define this mid-century coastal landscape, showing a maritime economy in transition as urban centers like Bremerton and Port Orchard expand. The survey details the strategic importance of the waterways, with the Fort Ward Naval Res and a large Naval Reservation occupying significant portions of the southern island and mainland. On the eastern shore of Port Orchard, small coastal settlements like Waterman, Colby, and Manchester line the reach of Rich Passage. Further south, the map identifies local community anchors including the Long Lake Community Church and Harper Church, while the Veterans Home (Retsil PO) overlooks Sinclair Inlet. These detailed records of school locations such as Sheridan Sch and cemeteries like Port Blakely Cemetery offer a precise view of the region's social geography before the late-century suburban surge.