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1953 Map of Adna

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Adna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Chehalis River and its major tributary, the South Fork Chehalis River, dominate this mid-century portrait of western Lewis County. The landscape is a mix of agricultural river valleys and rising timberlands, with the Northern Pacific railroad corridor serving as a vital artery through settlements like Dryad, Meskill, and Adna. Local social and civic life is anchored by landmarks such as the Grange Hall in Boistfort and the Crego Grange, reflecting a rural economy centered on the fertile Boistfort Prairie.

Tracing the waterways reveals a network of small communities and industrial sites, including the Meskill Pit and various quarries. Significant public spaces like Rainbow Falls State Park and the Claquato Cemetery provide anchor points for genealogists and local historians. The transition from valley floors to the higher elevations of the Cook Hills and Sam Henry Mtn illustrates the varied terrain that shaped early transportation and land use patterns in this part of Washington.