1953 Map of Vaughn

About this map

The waters of Case Inlet divide this South Puget Sound landscape, separating the Key Peninsula in Pierce County from the eastern shores of Mason County. This mid-century survey documents a maritime-oriented settlement pattern where small communities like Lakebay, Home, and Grapeview are anchored by protected coves and inlets. The presence of the Grapeview Sch and Lakebay Sch alongside local landmarks like Sunshine Beach and Olympic Shore reflects a period of established residential growth and recreation along the shorelines. On the Mason County side, Stretch Island and Reach Island sit tucked into Pickering Passage, with Stretch Point State Park marking the southern tip of the island. The map also captures the early road network that defined movement through the timbered uplands, including Wright Bliss Road and Gig Harbor-Longbranch Road, connecting the inland farms to the coastal docks and landings.