1957 Map of Victoria

About this map

The maritime border between Victoria and the Washington coast is defined by the sweeping waters of the Strait of Georgia and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This mid-century survey captures the complex geography of the San Juan Islands and the northern Puget Sound just as the region’s post-war infrastructure was solidifying. From the British Columbia Parliament Buildings in the north to the industrial hubs of Bellingham and Everett, the map details a landscape transition from the high peaks of Olympic National Park to the critical naval installations on Whidbey Island.