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2014 Map of Gig Harbor

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Gig Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Gig Harbor and the northern reaches of Tacoma dominate this maritime landscape where the waters of Puget Sound meet the narrow passages of the Great Peninsula. The intricate coastline is defined by protected inlets like Wollochet Bay and Paradise Cove, supporting a dense network of marinas such as the Murphy's Landing Marina and Peninsula Yacht Basin. Across The Narrows, the industrial footprint of Ruston is visible through the Tacoma Smelter and the Asarco Smelter Tunnel, contrasting with the preserved grounds of Fort Nisqually at Point Defiance.

Transportation corridors bridge these complex waterways, most notably the Tacoma Narrows Bridge connecting the mainland to the peninsula. Aviation and nautical history are both present, with the Tacoma Narrows Airport serving the region while the Tahlequah ferry landing links the southern tip of Vashon Island to the mainland. Smaller residential clusters like Artondale, Purdy, and Cromwell reflect the ongoing suburban development of these waterfront communities.