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1953 Map of Edmonds West

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Edmonds West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Puget Sound divides this maritime landscape, where the ferry routes of the Seattle - Vancouver line connect the Kitsap Peninsula to the developing shoreline of Snohomish County. On the western shore, the Port Madison Indian Reservation and a designated Naval Reservation occupy the timbered uplands near Kingston, while the eastern side shows the post-war expansion of Edmonds and Woodway.

Industrial activity is concentrated at Point Wells, marked by an extensive array of Oil Tanks and water infrastructure along the coastal rail corridor. Nautical hazards and landmarks are carefully noted for navigation, including a Sunken Wreck off Apple Cove Point and various lights and cable areas. The 1968 purple revisions highlight the rapid urban growth pushing south toward Richmond Beach, documenting the transition of these coastal communities into the modern Seattle suburban fringe.