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1953 Map of Edmonds West

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Edmonds West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Puget Sound serves as the central focal point for this mid-century maritime study, capturing the vital ferry and shipping lanes connecting the eastern and western shores. On the eastern side, the burgeoning residential development of Edmonds, Woodway, and Richmond Beach is clearly visible, showing the growth of these coastal communities. In contrast, the western shore retains much of its original character, dominated by the Port Madison Indian Reservation and the ferry terminal at Kingston.

A notable Naval Reservation sits just south of President Point, reflecting the strategic military importance of these waters during the early Cold War era. The map tracks significant infrastructure such as the Seattle - Vancouver ferry routes and underwater cable areas, alongside smaller localized details like the Windmill near the Kitsap County coast and the mouth of Deer Creek near Woodway. This period represents a transition where established coastal villages began their transformation into modern commuter suburbs.