1955 Map of Carlisle

About this map

The timber-driven landscape of Grays Harbor County is defined here by the extensive Logging Railroad network and industrial footprints of mid-century settlements. Carlisle serves as a central hub, flanked by its residential or operational extensions at Carlisle West and Carlisle East. This survey documents a transition from heavy rail-based logging to road-based transport, evidenced by the Carlisle Grade and various jeep trails cutting through the terrain. The northern border is marked by the southern edge of the Quinault Indian Res, where the rail line terminates. Waterways such as the meandering Humptulips River and the Copalis River dictate the local geography, providing drainage for the lowlands around Carlisle Lakes and Damon Lake. The presence of the Northern Pacific line through Onslow further illustrates the era's reliance on fixed rail infrastructure to move the region's natural resources.