1953 Map of Coupeville

About this map

Penn Cove defines the geography of central Whidbey Island, where the historic maritime village of Coupeville sits along the shoreline near Mueller Park. The landscape is dominated by the broad, fertile expanses of Ebeys Prairie and Smith Prairie, reflecting a long history of agricultural use that dates back to early settlement. Significant military and transportation infrastructure is evident at the southern end of the sheet, including the Fort Casey Military Reservation and the Lighthouse (Aban'd) overlooking Admiralty Head. This 1953 survey, with photorevisions from 1973, captures a period of transition as traditional island life met mid-century developments like the Keystone Ferry Landing and the Olf Coupeville (Navy) landing field. Small communities such as San De Fuca and Prairie Center provide localized detail for genealogists tracking family roots in Island County.