1949 Map of Auburn

About this map

The Muckleshoot Indian Reservation serves as a geographic centerpiece for this 1949 study, which reveals the industrial and agricultural landscape of the Green and White River valleys. The rail corridor between Kent and Pacific is densely developed, featuring the massive Auburn General Depot and a complex network of lines including the Union Pacific and Northern Pacific. Beyond the municipal centers of Auburn and Algona, the map records numerous small community landmarks like the Hazelwood Sch, the State Fish Hatchery, and the State Game Farm. A distinct transition occurs where the valley floor meets the higher ground of the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation, where the White River and Stuck River diverge. Regional aviation is represented by both the Kent Airport and the Auburn Airfield, while local educational sites like Auburn Academy anchor the southern settlements.