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1997 Map of Longbranch

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Longbranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Key Peninsula and the southern reach of Hartstene Island dominate this coastal survey, where the intricate waterways of the South Puget Sound converge. The maritime geography is defined by deep inlets and narrow passages, including Case Inlet, Nisqually Reach, and Dana Passage. On the peninsula, the community of Longbranch is situated near Filucy Bay, while the Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Site sits further north along the western shore.

Conservation and recreation are prominent themes in this late-20th-century landscape, marked by the Woodard Bay Conservation Area and Tolmie State Park. Local history is anchored by smaller settlements like Ballow and Joemma Beach, along with landmarks such as Itsami Ledge and Devils Head. The map illustrates a developed coastline where traditional boat ramps and small family cemeteries, simply marked Cem, coexist with modern environmental protection zones along Woodard Bay.