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1953 Map of Fall City

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Fall City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Snoqualmie River and its complex network of oxbows, including Green Slough and Rutherford Slough, define this mid-century valley landscape. At the confluence of the river and Raging River, the town of Fall City serves as a primary hub for the region's transport and agriculture. The map illustrates the dual-railway economy of the era, showing the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line running through the valley floor, while the Northern Pacific skirts the foothills to the south.

Steep terrain rises quickly from the river flats toward Grand Ridge and Tiger Mtn, where the industrial character of the land is visible through labels like the Reynolds Mine and various Quarries. To the south, the timber and rail village of Preston sits along the winding path of Raging River, accompanied by Upper Preston. Notable local landmarks range from the Fall City Cemetery to the youth camp at Camp Don Bosco, providing a detailed look at King County's rural development before modern suburban expansion.