1948 Map of Fort Lewis
USGS Topo · Published 1955About this map
The Fort Lewis Military Reservation dominates this 1948 survey, revealing the sprawling infrastructure of a vital Pacific Northwest military hub. Bordered by the McChord Air Force Base to the north, the installation features a dense network of specialized sites including the Mt Rainier Ordnance Depot, Madigan General Hospital, and Camp Murray National Guard. Beyond the barracks and artillery ranges, the landscape is dotted with family-named topographic features like Davis Hill and Boulden Hill, alongside significant water bodies like American Lake and Sequalitchew Lake. The mapping captures the intersection of military utility and local history, specifically seen at the Indian Cem and Fort Lewis Cemetery. Grounded in post-war expansion, the map traces the Northern Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads as they skirt the edges of settlements like Tillicum and Roy.
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