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1959 Map of Longbranch

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Longbranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Longbranch serves as the central hub of this South Puget Sound landscape, situated near the protected waters of Filucy Bay. The 1959 survey reveals a coastal environment defined by maritime activity and small-scale settlement, with inland education anchored by Evergreen Sch and Longbranch Sch. This peninsula-rich geography is shaped by the intersection of Case Inlet, Nisqually Reach, and Dana Passage, where several counties meet in the open water.

Coastal communities such as Ballow, Joemma Beach, and Sunny Beach dot the shoreline, connected by a network of rural routes like Whiteman Road. Notable landmarks include the Lighthouse at Johnson Point and the prominent terrain of Hartstene Island. The map records a mix of residential growth and natural features, from the oyster-rich waters of Big Fishtrap and Woodward Bay to isolated points like Devils Head.