1953 Map of Freeland

About this map

Bush Point Lighthouse stands as a primary navigational aid on the western shore of Whidbey Island, marking the entrance to Admiralty Inlet. This mid-century survey, with revisions noted through the late 1960s, documents the coastal development of Island County, specifically around the deep waters of Holmes Harbor. Residential footprints are evident in established areas like Freeland, Beverly Beach, and Baby Island Heights, while the northern interior remains dominated by larger parcels and the Lake Hancock area, which is partially defined by a Naval Reservation boundary. The map records a landscape shaped by both maritime activity and inland hydrology, from the tidal flats of Mutiny Bay to the interior waters of Chase Lake. Distinct local landmarks such as a Windmill near Freeland and several extraction sites including a Quarry and Gravel Pit highlight the community's early infrastructure and resource use during this period of growth.