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1951 Map of Deception Pass

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Deception Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Anacortes and Oak Harbor anchor this coastal survey, which highlights the complex geography of Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands in the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by the narrow passage at Deception Pass, where Deception Pass State Park spans the bridge between Skagit and Island Counties. To the east, the Swinomish Indian Reservation occupies the peninsula near La Conner, bounded by the Swinomish Channel.

Military and local infrastructure are prominently featured, including the Naval Seaplane Base Reservation on Crescent Harbor and Ault Field to the north. These federal installations sit alongside established rural landmarks like the Rosario School and Rosario Grange. The presence of the Great Northern railroad at Whitmarsh Junc and Summit Park reflects the era's transport network, while the many beaches, such as Similk Beach and Snee-oosh Beach, illustrate the region's developing waterfront identity.