1977 Map of Crescent Harbor

About this map

The settlement of Anderson sits at the edge of this coastal landscape, situated along the interior heights above the northern Puget Sound shoreline. This 1977 topo-bathymetric study reveals the complex relationship between the terrestrial topography and the submerged contours of the sound, illustrating how the island's elevation transitions into the shallow depths of the surrounding waters. Unlike standard topographic sheets, this edition includes detailed underwater bathymetry, providing a rare look at the sea floor during the late 1970s. The spatial arrangement of the local road network and land divisions shows a community closely tied to its maritime environment, with development clustering near the protected inlets and bays that characterize this part of Washington.