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1953 Map of Fox Island

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Fox Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Carr Inlet and Henderson Bay define this mid-century maritime landscape, where the tides of the Puget Sound shaped early residential and recreational development. The map documents the vital transition between secluded island living and mainland connection, notably marked by the Fox Island Bridge. Settlements like Arletta, Rosedale, and Warren dot the shoreline, interspersed with long-standing community landmarks such as Camp Seymour on Glen Cove and Camp Colman near Horsehead Bay.

Conservation and science appear at the northern reaches with the State Biological Sta and Fish Hatchery on Minter Creek. The survey highlights significant public spaces including Kopachuck State Park and Penrose Point State Park, reflecting the era's focus on preserving the waterfront. From Thompson Spit to the narrow Hale Passage, the intricate coastline of Fox Island is meticulously detailed with its many points, coves, and beaches.