1955 Map of Point Brown

About this map

Point Brown marks the entrance to Grays Harbor, where the Pacific coast meets a network of tidal flats and protected waters. Originally mapped in 1955 and updated with revisions in the 1980s, this sheet reveals the residential development of Ocean Shores and the smaller settlement of Oyhut on the peninsula. The land is defined by water, from the elongated Duck Lake to the vast Tidal Flat of North Bay. The maritime character of the region is evident in the presence of a Light and extensive engineering works, including the North Jetty, South Jetty, and a Submerged Jetty. Conservation areas like the Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area contrast with the grid of coastal streets, while Sand Dunes dominate the southern reach near Pt Chehalis and Westhaven State Park.