1953 Map of Burley

About this map

Burley Lagoon and the northern reaches of Henderson Bay define the southern edge of this mid-century survey of the Kitsap Peninsula. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of freshwater bodies, including Horseshoe Lake, Square Lake, and Stansberry Lake, set within terrain divided by the Willamette Meridian. Small communities like Burley, Purdy, and Wauna cluster near the tidal waters, while inland settlements such as Glenwood and Sunnyslope are connected by a growing system of local routes like Glenwood Road and Sidney Road. The map records a period of local transition, noting the Port Orchard Airport and several gravel pits, alongside older landmarks like Bethel Church. This documentation is particularly valuable for tracing the development of the Kitsap and Pierce County line before the significant suburban expansion of later decades.