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1975 Map of Port Townsend

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Port Townsend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The complex marine geography of the northern Puget Sound is revealed in this 1970s survey, dominated by the long forms of Whidbey Island and Camano Island. The landscape reflects a high concentration of strategic military and maritime infrastructure, from the expansive Whidbey Island Naval Air Station to coastal fortifications like Fort Worden Military Res and Fort Flagler Military Res. These sites, alongside the Lake Hancock Target Range, indicate the area's significance in Pacific Northwest defense.

Industrial and transport corridors are clearly marked, including the Burlington Northern railroad lines connecting mainland hubs like Mount Vernon and Everett. On Fidalgo Island, the town of Anacortes serves as a gateway to the San Juan Islands, while Deception Pass State Park anchors the dramatic narrows between the islands. The presence of the Swinomish Indian Reservation and Tulalip Indian Reservation underscores the long-standing indigenous governance of these coastal lands and waterways.