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1959 Map of Squaxin Island

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Squaxin Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Squaxin Island Indian Reservation dominates the center of this maritime landscape, surrounded by the intricate waterways of South Puget Sound. The intricate shoreline is defined by multiple narrow passages, including Pickering Passage, Peale Passage, and Squaxin Passage, which separate the mainland from major landmasses like Hartstene Island. Along the coastal fringes, small residential developments such as Carlyon Beach and the community of Arcadia reflect the region's reliance on water access.

On the southern shore, the settlement of Boston Harbor serves as a local hub, featuring the Boston Harbor Sch and the nearby Burfoot Park. Local transport follows the winding routes of Steamboat Island Road and Lynch Road, connecting rural homesteads and points of interest like Rignall Hall and Sanderson Harbor. This map captures a moment when the coastal character of Mason and Thurston Counties was defined by small harbors, tidal points like Dofflemyer Point, and the preserved landscape of Hope Is State Pk.