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1953 Map of Hansville

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Hansville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Point No Point and Norwegian Point anchor the northern tip of the Kitsap Peninsula in this early 1950s survey. The settlement of Hansville sits nestled between Skunk Bay and the open waters of Admiralty Inlet, serving as a focal point for the surrounding coastal landscape. To the north, across the deep shipping lanes of Puget Sound, the southern tip of Whidbey Island is visible, featuring the small settlement of Austin and the notable Double Bluff headland.

A network of local roads like Wall Road and Lagoon Road connects inland features such as Oliver Lake and Buck Lake to the shoreline. The map documents the maritime orientation of the region, noting a Ferry crossing and several navigational aids including a Light at the entrance to Hood Canal. This period of the mid-20th century shows a landscape defined by its complex coastline, where landforms like Foulweather Bluff and Hood Head dictate the patterns of local travel and settlement.