1953 Map of Bremerton East

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Bainbridge Island and the neighboring Kitsap Peninsula shoreline dominate this 1953 survey, showing the complex maritime geography around Rich Passage and Eagle Harbor. The urban growth of Bremerton and Port Orchard is clearly marked, including the expansion of the Naval Reservation and the industrial activity at Creosote and Port Blakely. The map documents a transition toward modernization as suburban footprints push into the wooded interior, yet older landmarks remain, such as the Veterans Home and several rural parishes like Orchard Heights Church. Navigational aids and points such as Point White, Point Glover, and Orchard Point define the shorelines, while interior features like Gazzam Lake and Salmonberry Creek provide a look at the natural hydrology before extensive later development.