2013 Map of Harts Lake

About this map

The Nisqually River defines the southwestern corner of this Pierce County landscape, marking the boundary with Thurston Co. The area is characterized by a complex network of seasonal and perennial watercourses, including Horn Cr and Lacamas Cr, which weave between a series of glacial lakes. Notable among these are Harts Lake, Little Lake, and Tule Lake, which anchor the lowland basins. Residential and agricultural development follows a strict section-line grid, intersected by Wa-702 and the winding Harts Lake Loop Rd S. Near the northern margin, the settlement of South Creek sits at a junction of rural routes. The map illustrates a contemporary pattern of land use where established homesteads and modern subdivisions exist alongside natural features like Rocky Slough and Murray Cr.