1953 Map of Mukilteo

About this map

Possession Sound separates the eastern shores of Whidbey Island from the mainland at Mukilteo in this mid-century topographic study. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the coastal ferry terminals at Clinton and Columbia Beach to the industrial and military activity dominating the Snohomish County shoreline. The sprawling Paine Field Air Force Base occupies a significant portion of the inland plateau, surrounded by growing residential tracts like Fairmont and landmarks such as Fairmount School. Along the coast, the Great Northern railroad tracks skirt the water's edge, passing through Edgewater and Darlington. Notable local features include the Lighthouse at Elliot Point, Mukilteo State Park, and the wooded drainage of Big Gulch, which cuts through the terrain toward Chennault Beach. Revisions shown in purple highlight the rapid suburban expansion and infrastructure development occurring by the late 1960s.