1956 Map of Copalis Crossing

About this map

The Humptulips River dominates this coastal landscape as it meanders toward the North Bay of Grays Harbor, defining a region characterized by tidal flats and specialized agriculture. In the mid-20th century, the Burlington Northern railroad served as a critical corridor through the timber and wetland terrain, connecting small trackside settlements like Wilderness, Newton, and Tulips. The map highlights a distinct concentration of Cranberry Bogs and a Cranberry Bog near the coast, illustrating the local importance of cranberry cultivation in these low-lying marshy soils.