1953 Map of Wildcat Lake

About this map

The ridge of Gold Mountain and the high summit of Green Mtn dominate this 1953 landscape, which captures a transition from industrial activity to recreation in Kitsap and Mason Counties. The map reveals a cluster of small settlements including Hite Center, Camp Union, and Crosby, alongside established family landmarks like the Barney White Ranch. Resource extraction is evident at the Tin Mine and various quarries, while the presence of the Union River Reservoir and numerous gaging stations highlights the management of the local watershed. Revisions made in 1968, noted in purple, document the post-war development of the area, including the Leisureland Air Park and Belfair Airport. Local social and recreational life is anchored by the Boy Scout Camp near McCaslin Marsh and the Gun Club near the eastern edge of the survey.