A U-shaped valley is a valley that has a profile suggesting the form of the letter U, characterized by steep sides that may curve inward at their bases and a broad, nearly flat floor. Specifically, a U-shaped valley is one carved by glacial erosion.
Homefacts City Report. 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.
There is a commuter train that stops in Tacoma, Sumner, Auburn, Southcenter, then on up to downtown Seattle. You could live in Gig Harbor, Tacoma, or Sumner and drive to the train station, then take the train up to Seattle. Real estate prices are actually quite high in Gig Harbor. Median price is now about $350K.