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1987 Map of Ashford

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Ashford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Ashford and the nearby settlement of National anchor the southern edge of this landscape along the Nisqually River, just north of the border between Pierce and Lewis County. The terrain is defined by the drainages of the South Fork Mashel River, Niesson Creek, and Wild Busy Creek, showcasing a region heavily influenced by industrial and recreational land use.

Evidence of historical timber and transport operations is visible through the Old Railroad Grade and numerous Borrow Pits scattered across the uplands. Modern utility is seen in the Gaging Station and Landing Strip, while the ATV Camp and Puyallup Lookout point toward the area's role in forest management and outdoor access. The map captures a moment when traditional extractive infrastructure, like the many Gravel Pits, coexisted with local infrastructure such as the Sewage Ponds near the riverbank.