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1953 Map of Maxwelton

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Maxwelton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The southern tip of Whidbey Island is defined by its deep interaction with Puget Sound, where the dramatic coastal forms of Scatchet Head and Possession Point anchor the landscape. This 1953 survey, with revisions from 1968, shows the coastal community of Maxwelton and the shoreline development at Sunlight Beach. Inland, the terrain is dotted with freshwater bodies like Deer Lake and Miller Lake, while the expansive Useless Bay dominates the western shore.

Social and infrastructure details emerge in the form of the Racetrack near Midvale Corner and the Tide Gate at the mouth of Deer Lagoon. The map also captures the essential maritime connections of the era, including the Vancouver - Seattle Ferry route traversing the sound. From the industrial Gravel Pit to the recreational Dave Mackie County Park, the sheet documents a post-war era of residential growth and established maritime culture.