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1953 Map of Port Gamble

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Port Gamble
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The timber and maritime heritage of northern Kitsap County is evident in this mid-century survey, which focuses on the industrial and residential patterns of the Kitsap Peninsula. Port Gamble is prominently featured at the entrance to the inlet, anchored by its large waterfront Sawmill and proximity to Teekalet Bluff. Across the water, the Port Gamble Indian Reservation and the community of Little Boston mark the eastern shore, while the interior landscape is defined by small crossroads and educational hubs like Striebels Corner and the Wolfle School.

To the east, the settlement of Kingston serves as a vital gateway on Appletree Cove, looking out toward Puget Sound. The map traces the transition from these coastal centers into the more rural uplands, where landmarks such as the Kingston Grange and Carpenter Lake point to a community-focused agricultural and social life. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the Port Madison Indian Reservation, including the coastal village of Indianola, reflecting the long-standing cultural and geographic boundaries of the region.