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1957 Map of Cape Flattery

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Cape Flattery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The northwest tip of the contiguous United States is documented here within the Makah Indian Reservation, showing a landscape where maritime defense and indigenous heritage meet. The 1950s Cold War era is reflected in the dual presence of the Makah Air Force Station on Bahokus Peak and the Coast Guard Station guarding the entrance to Neah Bay. Coastal geography is particularly detailed, from the iconic Tatoosh Island and its nearby Fuca Pillar to the small village of Midway and the historical Archawat (Site) on the western shore.

The map reveals a transition from sea-facing cliffs to the interior river valleys of the Waatch River and Sooes River. Evidence of early infrastructure and resource use is visible via an old RR Grade running east and various inland gravel pits. Local landmarks such as the Neah Bay Radio Range Station 17 and Washburn Ranch offer specific points of interest for genealogists and regional historians tracking the mid-century development of Clallam County.