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2020 Map of Bucoda

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bucoda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Skookumchuck River carves through the landscape of southern Thurston County, anchoring the settlements of Bucoda and Tenino. This 2020 survey documents a region defined by its distinct prairies and upland summits, including Rock Prairie and Frost Prairie, which contrast with the higher elevations of Northcraft Mtn and Crawford Mtn. For historians, the Oregon Trail Monument near the northern edge of the map serves as a physical marker of the pioneer heritage that shaped this corridor.

South of the river, the landscape transitions toward the industrial and environmental history of the area around Tono. The presence of Pond Number Six and Pond Number Five near the Thurston Co and Lewis Co boundary reflects modern land use patterns alongside natural waterways like Hanaford Cr. These features, combined with local landmarks such as Forest Cem, provide a clear picture of the community's evolution from early trail-blazing to its contemporary rural character.