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1961 Map of Ediz Hook

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Ediz Hook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Port Angeles and its sheltered harbor are defined by the remarkable three-mile sand spit of Ediz Hook, which forms a natural breakwater against the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This 1961 edition reveals the maritime and industrial layout of the city before significant modern waterfront redevelopment, showing the concentration of shipping and infrastructure along the shoreline. The hook itself is dominated by the Coast Guard Sta at its eastern tip, while the interior curve protects Port Angeles Harbor and a small interior body of water known simply as The Lagoon.

Tracing the city's landward side, an Old Railroad Grade and the City Boundary mark the limits of urban development at the time. Further out in the strait, the international boundary between Washington and British Columbia is clearly delineated, positioning the town as a critical gateway between Canada and the United States. Hydrographic depth curves and soundings provided by the USC&GS offer a technical look at the seafloor surrounding this unique glacial landform.