1953 Map of Poulsbo

About this map

The Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering Station Bangor Annex dominates the western peninsula of this Kitsap County landscape, illustrating the significant military presence in the Puget Sound region during the mid-20th century. Bordered by the Hood Canal to the west and Liberty Bay and Dyes Inlet to the east, the area shows a distinct transition from military installations to established waterfront communities. The U.S. Government Railroad connects the station to the interior, while the Northern Pacific Railroad serves the eastern settlements. Local life centers around Poulsbo and Silverdale, with smaller nodes at Scandia and Pearson. The presence of the Apex Airport and the Central Kitsap High School indicates the post-war development of the Clear Creek Valley and surrounding hills.