1953 Map of Port Townsend South

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Port Townsend anchors the northeastern corner of the Quimper Peninsula in the mid-1950s, serving as a hub where maritime and timber interests converge. Industrial development is evident at the paper mill near Glen Cove, while the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line traces the shoreline of Port Discovery to the west. This period shows a landscape transitioning between its pioneer roots and modern infrastructure, featuring local landmarks like St Johns Hosp, the Municipal Golf Course, and the Discovery Bay Camp Meeting. To the south, the agricultural Chimacum Valley opens up, punctuated by the small settlements of Irondale and Hadlock. Significant coastal history is preserved at Old Ft Townsend State Park and the Cape George Military Reservation, reflecting the area's strategic importance at the entrance to the Puget Sound region.