1959 Map of Longbranch

About this map

Hartstene Island and the Key Peninsula dominate this maritime landscape where the waters of Case Inlet and Nisqually Reach converge. Surveyed in the late 1950s with late 1960s revisions, this map captures the intricate shoreline of South Puget Sound, defined by protected waters like Filucy Bay and Taylor Bay. Small coastal communities such as Longbranch and Ballow are connected by rural routes including Longbranch Road and Whiteman Road. The topography reveals a complex network of freshwater lakes, such as Bay Lake and Palmer Lake, situated just inland from the saltwater coves. Noteworthy landmarks like the southern tip of the peninsula at Devils Head and the isolated McMicken Island illustrate the navigational challenges and natural sheltered harbors that shaped the development of this Pierce County waterfront.