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1956 Map of Arlington West

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Arlington West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Stillaguamish River snakes through the center of this Snohomish County landscape, creating a complex network of waterways including Town Slough, S Slough, and the prominent landmass known as The Island. During this mid-century period, the area around Arlington and Arlington Junction reflects a transition from rural riverfront settlements to a more structured infrastructure, anchored by the Arlington Municipal Airport and the emerging commercial hub at Smokey Point.

Local history is preserved in the placement of small communities like Silvana, Bryant, and Edgecomb, along with family-named transport routes such as Kackman Road and Bjordahl Road. The map documents a diverse local economy, ranging from a Gravel Pit near the airport to the various Mobile Home Parks and residential clusters at Lakewood (English Sta). To the north, Pilchuck Creek and Lake Armstrong define the drainage patterns of this fertile river valley.