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2011 Map of Gig Harbor

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gig Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gig Harbor serves as the central focal point of this maritime landscape, where a high density of nautical infrastructure including the Gig Harbor Seaplane Base, West Shore Marina, and Peninsula Yacht Basin highlights the area's deep-rooted connection to the water. The map documents the critical transit corridors across The Narrows via the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, linking the Kitsap Peninsula to the industrial and residential fringes of Ruston.

Suburban growth patterns are evident in residential developments like Harbor Heights and Artondale, while the shoreline remains a mix of public and industrial history. Notable landmarks include the reconstructed Fort Nisqually at Point Defiance and the heavy industrial footprint of the Tacoma Smelter, complete with its associated Asarco Smelter Tunnel. The geography is defined by deep inlets such as Wollochet Bay and Colvos Passage, which continue to shape the local transport and economy.