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1957 Map of Hoquiam

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Hoquiam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Hoquiam serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the Hoquiam River meets the expansive waters of Grays Harbor. The industrial and residential layout of the town is detailed through its schools, including Lincoln School and Emerson Sch, alongside civic landmarks like City Hall. Transportation infrastructure is dominated by the Northern Pacific railroad and the Bowerman Airport situated on Moon Island.

The map captures the complex maritime geography of the harbor, identifying the North Channel, Middle Channel, and South Channel separated by extensive mudflats and Rennie Island. To the south, the landscape transitions toward the Johns River Game Range and small settlements like Markham and South Arbor. This mid-century view documents the region before modern developments, preserving the location of local sites such as Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery and several named creeks feeding the harbor estuary.