1953 Map of Carnation

About this map

The Snoqualmie River meanders through this agricultural valley, anchoring the riverfront settlements of Carnation and Duvall during the mid-twentieth century. The landscape is defined by the significant infrastructure of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad and the Great Northern Railroad, which track the water's edge and provide a industrial backbone to the rural terrain. Local landmarks such as Carnation Farm and the Tolt High Sch reflect the community centers of the era, while the expansive Cherry Valley and Tolt Hill Flat show a well-developed network of riverbank roads and drainage systems. Numerous lakes, including Sikes Lake, Ames Lake, and Langlois Lake, dot the valley floor, alongside practical markers of development like Gaging Sta, Water Tank, and a local Gravel Pit.