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1953 Map of Freeland

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Freeland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Bush Point Lighthouse stands as a sentinel on the western edge of Whidbey Island, overlooking the shipping lanes of Admiralty Inlet. This coastal landscape is defined by its deep saltwater inlets and protected harbors, with the settlement of Freeland anchored at the southern end of Holmes Harbor. The map reveals a mix of seasonal and permanent shoreline communities like Baby Island Heights and Beverly Beach, interspersed with natural features such as Lake Hancock and Chase Lake.

A notable Naval Reservation Bdy occupies a significant portion of the northwestern peninsula, reflecting the area's strategic importance within Puget Sound. Inland, the terrain is dotted with small-scale industrial markers like a Gravel Pit and Quarry, while the shoreline features distinctive landforms including Pratts Bluff and Dines Point. Local history is captured in details such as the small Cem near the coast and the Seawall protecting the community at Greenbank.