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1953 Map of Bothell

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Bothell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Sammamish River winds through the southern edge of this landscape, connecting the growing hubs of Bothell and Kenmore. In the early 1950s, this area of the Puget Sound region was characterized by small agricultural and residential nodes emerging at key crossroads, including Wintermutes Corner, Kennard Corner, and Thrashers Corner. The purple photorevisions from 1968 illustrate the rapid expansion of urban areas, particularly around Canyon Park and along the Northern Pacific railroad corridor.

Industrial and community features like the Gravel Pit near Woodinville and local institutions such as Martha Lake School and North Creek School provide a look at the infrastructure supporting these developing neighborhoods. The map captures a moment when traditional landmarks like Norway Hill and Thomas Lake still defined the geography alongside modern additions like the Wellington Hills Golf Course and a Landing Strip near the northern boundary.