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1953 Map of Port Gamble

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Port Gamble
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Port Gamble and the northern reaches of the Kitsap Peninsula dominate this mid-century topographic survey, where the industry of the sawmill at the water's edge meets the traditional lands of the Port Gamble Indian Reservation. The map captures the maritime character of the region, from the bluffs at Teekalet Bluff to the sheltered waters of Appletree Cove and Miller Bay.

Transport and community infrastructure are well-documented, showing the Toll Plaza and the early road network like Lincoln Road connecting scattered settlements. Local landmarks, including the Wolfe School, Kingston Grange, and various cemeteries, provide specific touchstones for genealogical research. The transition from timber-dependent shoreline operations to residential growth in places like Kingston and Indianola is evident in the development patterns recorded during the 1950s.