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1957 Map of Victoria

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Victoria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Victoria anchors this mid-century survey of the Salish Sea, serving as a hub where the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway meets the southern end of the Saanich Peninsula. The map documents the intricate coastline of the San Juan Islands and the burgeoning industrial corridor of the Puget Sound's northern reaches. From the major terminals at Everett and Bellingham to the military installations on Whidbey Island, the landscape reflects a post-war era of significant maritime and aeronautical activity, evidenced by NAS Whidbey Island (Ault Field).

Further inland, the terrain transitions sharply into the Olympic Mountains and the dense reaches of the Mount Baker National Forest. Transportation networks like the Great Northern Railway and U.S. Highway 99 connect established river towns like Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley, highlighting a region built on timber and transit. Civic life is marked by numerous county seats and landmarks like the British Columbia Parliament Buildings.