Loading map...

1956 Map of Buckley

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Buckley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The White River carves a deep path through the landscape of the mid-1950s, separating the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation and the sprawling Muckleshoot Prairie from the developed agricultural and industrial lands to the south. The city of Buckley serves as a local hub, anchored by the High Sch and the expansive grounds of the Rainier State Sch. The map reveals a community structured around civic organizations and rural landmarks, including the Finnish Hall and community halls like Sunrise Grange and Marion Grange.

Transport and water management define the valley's character, seen in the Pacific Northern railroad lines and unique water features like Dingle Basin, Wickersham Basin, and a Fish Screen along the river. To the north, the transition toward Enumclaw is marked by a concentration of local history, including the Enumclaw Municipal Cem and Holy Cross Cemetery, while the southern reaches near South Prairie and Burnett show the area's industrial leanings with scattered Gravel Pits.