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1953 Map of Nordland

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Nordland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Marrowstone Island and Indian Island dominate this coastal survey, defined by their strategic position between Port Townsend and Admiralty Inlet. The small settlement of Nordland sits on the narrow neck of Marrowstone, overlooking the sheltered waters of Mystery Bay and the larger Kilisut Harbor. These islands are marked by significant federal presence, including the Fort Flagler Military Reservation at Marrowstone Point and an extensive Naval Reservation covering much of Indian Island.

Maritime navigation is central to the landscape, anchored by the Marrowstone Point Lighthouse and the Point Hudson Lighthouse. To the south, the Portage Canal cuts between the islands and the mainland, connecting Oak Bay with Scow Bay. Local geography is further detailed through family-named landmarks like Jorgenson Hill and community sites such as Sound View Cemetery, providing a clear record of mid-century island life and military geography.