1953 Map of Brinnon

About this map

Brinnon and its surrounding river valleys define this 1950s coastal survey along the western shore of Dabob Bay. The landscape is dominated by the steep, timbered ridges of the Olympic National Forest, where the Dosewallips River and Duckabush River cut deep channels toward Hood Canal. Settlement is concentrated at Brinnon Flats, supported by the Brinnon School and the coastal path of the Olympic Highway. The map captures the infrastructure of forest management during the mid-century, including the Interrorem Guard Station and Corrigenda Guard Station. Away from the river bottoms, the terrain rises sharply to Mt Turner and Green Hill, while the shoreline features distinctive maritime landmarks like Seal Rock and the sheltered waters of Pleasant Harbor. Ancient footpaths such as the Jupiter Trail suggest the area's transition from early timber access to a more established recreational and residential corridor.