1953 Map of Mukilteo

About this map

Possession Sound separates the mainland of Snohomish County from the eastern shore of Whidbey Island, defining the coastal character of this region. On the mainland, the deep-water industrial and transportation hub of Mukilteo is anchored by the Burlington Northern railroad and the Mukilteo State Park at Elliot Point, where a Lighthouse marks the passage for maritime traffic. Further inland, the expansive footprint of Paine Field (County Airport) and an adjacent Air Force Base reflect the area's mid-century aviation and military significance. Across the water, the Whidbey Island settlements of Clinton and Columbia Beach serve as residential and ferry transit points. The landscape is characterized by steep ravines like Powder Mill Gulch and Big Gulch, which restricted early development to the plateau or the narrow coastal strip. This survey shows the gradual expansion of suburban residential areas around Fairmont and Nelsons Corner, revised with purple tinting to reflect growth through the early 1970s.