1955 Map of Point Brown

About this map

Point Brown serves as a narrow coastal sentinel at the entrance to Grays Harbor, where the shifting sands meet the Pacific Ocean. This 1955 survey illustrates a landscape defined by its coastal defenses and maritime utility, notably featuring the North Jetty and a Submerged Jetty extending from Damon Point. The interior of the peninsula is characterized by Duck Lake and expansive Sand Dunes, while the eastern shore transitions into the expansive Tidal Flat of North Bay. Small settlements like Jetty Camp and Brown appear as isolated outposts on the peninsula. Across the water, the Coast Guard Reservation at Pt Chehalis marks the southern mouth of the harbor. This map details a period before heavy development, showing the vital engineering of the jetties alongside natural landmarks like Big Root and the Dike near Minard.