1953 Map of Freeland

About this map

Freeland and the central portion of Whidbey Island are documented here following 1951 aerial photography, showing a coastal landscape defined by sheltered inlets and growing vacation communities. The geography is dominated by the deep indentation of Holmes Harbor, which separates the main island mass from the eastern peninsula containing Baby Island Heights and Beverly Beach. At the southern end of the harbor, the settlement of Freeland serves as a hub near the Holmes Harbor Golf Course. On the western shore, the Bush Point Lighthouse stands as a critical navigational aid for maritime traffic navigating Admiralty Inlet. The northern portion of the map includes the Naval Reservation Bdy surrounding Lake Hancock, highlighting the strategic military presence in the Puget Sound region during the mid-century era. Smaller settlements like Greenbank and Harbor Center anchor the local road network and rural homesteads.