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1956 Map of Buckley

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Buckley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Buckley and Enumclaw serve as the primary anchors of this mid-century landscape where the White River carves a deep path between King and Pierce counties. The map captures a transitional era of rural life, evidenced by community hubs like the Finnish Hall and Sunrise Grange alongside the expansive grounds of the Rainier State Sch. Water management is a dominant theme, seen in the industrial flume networks and engineered features like Dingle Basin and Wickersham Basin.

To the north, the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation spans the Muckleshoot Prairie near the settlement of Wabash. The rail infrastructure of the Burlington Northern and Northern Burlington lines connects these timber and agricultural centers, passing through Cascade Jct and the mining area near the Gravel Pits. Local genealogy is well-supported by several distinct burial grounds, including the Krain Cem and Holy Cross Cemetery.