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1953 Map of Carnation

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Carnation
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Snoqualmie River meanders through a broad valley in this mid-century survey of northern King County, defining the agricultural and transport corridor between Duvall and Carnation. The landscape reveals a transition from the fertile lowlands of Cherry Valley and Vincent Flat to the rising timbered hills. The presence of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad and the Great Northern line highlights the region's importance as a freight artery.

Local institutions are well-documented, including the Cherry Valley School, the Tolt High Sch, and the extensive Carnation Farm. Smaller enclaves like Novelty and Stillwater appear alongside recreation and community sites such as Camp Gilea, a Girl Scout Camp, and the Community Club. The map also captures several family-named landmarks and water bodies, including Ames Lake, Langlois Lake, and the confluence of the Tolt River, providing a detailed view of the valley's development before modern suburban expansion.