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1953 Map of Fall City

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Fall City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Snoqualmie River and Raging River dominate the valley landscape of eastern King County, where the settlement of Fall City serves as a central hub for transport and timber-era industry. The map reveals a complex network of water features, including oxbows like Horseshoe Sl, Janicke Slough, and Rutherford Slough, indicating a dynamic floodplain that dictated local development patterns. The presence of the Fall City Cemetery and residential clusters at Pleasant Hill and Preston provide critical touchpoints for genealogical research.

Transportation corridors highlight the transition from rail to road, with the Milwaukee Road and Burlington Northern lines skirting the base of major elevations like West Tiger Mtn and Grand Ridge. Resource extraction is evident through the Reynolds Mine and several gravel pits, while local landmarks such as Camp Don Bosco and the Airway Beacon on the mountain peaks reflect the region's mid-century recreational and navigational infrastructure.