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2017 Map of East Olympia

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of East Olympia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lacey serves as a primary hub of residential and commercial activity in this south Puget Sound landscape, where the northern suburban layout meets the expansive open spaces of Chambers Prairie. The Deschutes River meanders through the central portion of the map, carving a path toward the south where the terrain becomes more varied and less developed. Significant water bodies such as Pattison Lake, Offutt Lake, and Sunwood Lake are prominent features, illustrating the post-glacial topography common to the region.

Local history is reflected in the smaller settlements and geographic junctions like East Olympia and Western Junction. These points, along with named landmarks such as Kellys Korner and Chain Hill, suggest the evolution of the area's transportation and logging-based economy. To the south, the landscape transitions into more specialized terrain like Rocky Prairie and the banks of Scatter Cr, providing a contrast to the dense road network found in the north.