1953 Map of Poulsbo

About this map

Liberty Bay and Dyes Inlet anchor this coastal landscape, which depicts a mid-century Kitsap County defined by maritime activity and naval expansion. The prominent Naval Reservation stretches across the interior, bordering significant civilian settlements at Poulsbo and Silverdale. The drainage of Clear Creek Valley serves as a geographic spine between the inlets, while the infrastructure of the Northern Pacific railroad, including Silverdale Siding, indicates the era's transport reliance. Local history is recorded through the locations of the Poulsbo Cemetery, Pearson Cemetery, and several rural school sites like the Central Kitsap High School. Small communities such as Scandia, Pearson, and Lemolo appear as clusters of development along the waterfront, illustrating the traditional settlement patterns of the Puget Sound before the extensive suburbanization of the late 20th century.