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2023 Map of Eatonville

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Eatonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Eatonville stands at a topographical crossroads where the Ohop Valley and Mashel Prairie meet the rising foothills of the Snoqualmie National Forest. This modern record reveals a landscape shaped by timber and water, notably at the Eatonville Mill Pond and the extensive waters of Alder Lake to the south. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, from the depths of the Nisqually River canyon to the heights of Hugo Peak and Reliance Hill.

Settlement patterns follow the river valleys and historic transport corridors, with smaller communities like La Grande, Alder, and Reliance clustered near the water. Local history is anchored by sites such as the Eatonville Cem and Alder Cem, while the area's transition into recreation and conservation is evident through features like Little Mashel Falls and the managed forest boundaries. The map clearly delineates the county lines where Pierce, Thurston, and Lewis counties converge in the rugged southern portion of the quadrangle.