1955 Map of Carlisle

About this map

The timber-rich landscape of coastal Washington is defined here by the industrial legacy of the settlement of Carlisle, which is segmented into three distinct areas: Carlisle West, Carlisle East, and the central town site. This mid-century survey reveals a transition in transport, showing the Northern Pacific railroad line alongside the Carlisle Grade Jeep Trail, a route that hints at the area's history of logging and access. To the north, the Quinault Indian Res contains the specialized Quinault Indian Res Logging Railroad, a vital piece of infrastructure for the regional economy. The terrain is deeply carved by water, with the Humptulips River and Copalis River winding through the coastal lowlands. Smaller features like Carlisle Lakes and Damon Lake dot the wetlands, while family-named routes such as Walker Road and Shelgrin Road provide local connections between the timber tracts and small settlements.