Introduction. V-shaped valley Rivers flow through V-shaped valleys in their upper course. V-shaped valleys are usually found in the mountains and hills. They are so called because they often have very steep sides. V-shaped valleys are formed by erosion.
Gig Harbor is located in Pierce County, WA. The population is 7,239. There are 12 public schools in Gig Harbor with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Gig Harbor is moderate, and there are 8 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Gig Harbor is moderate and the median home sales price is $444,000. Cities near Gig Harbor include Rosedale, Maplewood and Canterwood.
Gig Harbor, WA. Sponsored Topics. During a turbulent storm in 1840, Captain Charles Wilkes brought his small boat, called a gig, into a small bay for protection. When he published a map of Washington state a year later, he dubbed this picturesque spot Gig Harbor, and the name stuck. Although the town, perched along Puget Sound, is no longer a refuge for storm-drenched sea captains, it still retains an air of exploration and rugged Pacific Northwest spirit.