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2023 Map of Harts Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Harts Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Harts Lake and its smaller neighbor Little Lake anchor the landscape of south-central Pierce County, where the Nisqually River forms the southwestern boundary. This 2023 survey illustrates the interface between the sprawling Joint Base Lewis-McChord to the north and rural residential pockets such as Villas, Hagedorn, and Patten. The terrain is defined by a dense network of minor waterways including Lacamas Creek, Horn Creek, and Tanwax Creek, which feed into the larger river system.

The map reveals a landscape heavily parcelled by a grid of numbered roads and named local routes like Zephrow Plowmacher and Mc Kenna Tanwax. The southern portion of the quadrangle shows distinct wetland features such as Rocky Slough and Tule Lake, while the northern section transitions into the more developed outskirts of South Creek. The detailed road network and water drainage patterns provide a modern look at the rural character and military presence in this part of Washington.