1955 Map of Grisdale

About this map

The industrial logging settlement of Grisdale serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, situated within the dense timberlands of the Olympic National Forest. This era represents a period of intensive forest management and resource extraction, clearly evidenced by the winding path of the Schafer Logging Railroad which follows the Wynoochee River valley. The map documents a specialized landscape where remote outposts like the Satsop Guard Sta and high-altitude fire watch stations, including the Anderson Butte Lookout and Drake Lookout, provided critical oversight for the surrounding timber.