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Loading map...1959 Map of Gig Harbor
USGS Topo · Published 1976About this map
Gig Harbor and the western edge of Tacoma are defined by the intricate waterways of The Narrows, Colvos Passage, and Hale Passage. This 1959 revision illustrates the post-war expansion of residential areas around Harbor Heights and Artondale, with purple-tinted updates from the early 1970s showing the densifying suburban footprint. The landscape transitions from the maritime industry of the Tacoma Smelter and Tacoma Yacht Club to the preserved grounds of Point Defiance Park, featuring a restored Fort Nisqually.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.07 x 26.87 inches
Editions of this 1959 Gig Harbor Map
5 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain