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1937 Map of Eatonville

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Eatonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

Timber and rail define this Washington landscape during the mid-1930s, where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad winds through the river valleys of the Nisqually River and Cowlitz River. The settlement of Eatonville serves as a central hub, supported by smaller timber and mining communities like Mineral and Morton. This era highlights the industrial infrastructure of the Pacific Northwest, including a Lumber Flume near the Puyallup River and the Add Mine near Mineral Lake.

Educational life is noted through several rural schoolhouses, such as Lacamas Sch and Weyerhaeuser Sch, while the northwestern corner is occupied by the Fort Lewis Military Res. The map also captures the transition from lowland settlements to the high peaks of the Cascades, featuring landmarks like Stahl Mtn and Storm King. Researchers can trace the early road network, including State Highway No 5 and numerous mountain trails.