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1956 Map of Enumclaw

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Enumclaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Enumclaw serves as the central hub of this 1950s survey, showing a transition from a structured street grid to the industrial and agricultural landscape of the White River valley. The map documents the vital infrastructure of the era, including the Pacific Northern Railroad corridor and the extensive industrial footprint of the Upper Mill, complete with its Millpond, Flumes, and specialized Reservoirs.

To the south, the massive engineering of the Mud Mtn Dam Spillway anchors the river, while the higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Pinnacle Peak and Radio Hill. Local social and educational life is reflected in the presence of the Byron Kibler School and the sprawling Rainier State School complex. Smaller named settlements such as Krain, Veazey, and Birch provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family locations across King County.