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1953 Map of Freeland

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Freeland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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The southern reaches of Whidbey Island are defined here by deep saltwater indentations and a series of strategic maritime landmarks. On the western shore, a Lighthouse at Bush Point and the coastal lagoons of Lake Hancock indicate the navigational importance of Admiralty Inlet during the mid-century. To the north, the Naval Reservation Bdy encompasses the Hancock Range and a dedicated Target area, marking a significant military presence in the Puget Sound region.

Residential and recreational development is visible along the sheltered waters of Holmes Harbor, where settlements like Baby Island Heights and Beverly Beach sit opposite the Holmes Harbor Golf Course. The town of Freeland serves as a hub near the southern narrows, while smaller landmarks like a Windmill and local Cem reveal the rural character of the interior. The landscape transitions from the high elevations near Pratts Bluff to the low-lying reaches of Mutiny Bay, connected by the established corridor of East Harbor Road.