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1974 Map of El Paso

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of El Paso
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Rush River valley defines the southwest corner of this Pierce County landscape, where the settlement of El Paso sits at the confluence of several steep coulees. This 1970s survey captures a rural terrain shaped by its hydrology and transportation history, featuring an abandoned Railroad Grade running north towards the Eau Galle River in the township of Eau Galle. Local social centers are clearly marked, including the Gilman Sch and the Gilman Ch near the center of the sheet, alongside the community of Olivet to the east.

Geological interest is anchored by the Crystal Cave site near Burkhart Creek, reflecting the area's subterranean limestone features. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by several Quarry sites dotting the hillsides. The map provides a detailed view of the township boundaries between Gilman, Spring Valley, and Elm Rock, marking the location of rural infrastructure like the Townhall and the Sacred Heart Cem near Mines Creek.