1941 Map of Port Angeles

About this map

Port Angeles serves as the focal point of this 1941 survey, which illustrates the city’s strategic maritime position between the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the northern slopes of the Olympic Range. The prominent Ediz Hook sand spit curves around the Port Angeles Harbor, protecting the waterfront and the Angeles L H at its tip. This edition reveals a mix of industrial and rural development, where the Milwaukee Road and Olympic Highway connect coastal settlements like Chicago to the timberlands. To the south, the landscape transitions into The Foothills, where ranching and early park infrastructure are evident through features like Krajewski Ranch and the Ennis Guard Station. The map captures the boundary between civilization and the wild interiors of Olympic National Park, showing early water management at the Port Angeles Dam and recreational spots like Lake Angeles.