1953 Map of Bremerton West

About this map

The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard dominates the waterfront of Bremerton, serving as the industrial anchor for a landscape defined by its deep-water inlets and naval heritage. This mid-century survey captures the region as urban development pressed westward from the core of East Bremerton and Charleston toward the shores of Kitsap Lake. The intricate shoreline of Dyes Inlet, Ostrich Bay, and Sinclair Inlet is lined with established neighborhoods like Tracyton and Navy Yard City, while the interior still retains landmarks of the era such as the Camp Wesley Harris Rifle Range and Hidden Ranch. Transportation and public life are well-documented, from the Ferry route crossing the sound to numerous neighborhood institutions like Olympic College and Givens Sch in Port Orchard.