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1957 Map of Hoquiam

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Hoquiam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Hoquiam serves as the industrial and logistical heart of this Grays Harbor coastal survey, where the Hoquiam River meets the expansive mudflats of the bay. The map illustrates a landscape defined by maritime commerce and aviation, centered on the strategic positioning of Bowerman Airport on Moon Island. Significant urban development is visible through the Lincoln School and Emerson Sch, alongside the sprawling Sunset Memorial Park. To the south, the terrain shifts toward conservation and wildlife management at the Johns River Wildlife Recreation Area.

Infrastructure is anchored by the Burlington Northern railroad, which tracks along the northern shore and through Grays Harbor City. The detailed hydrography of the North Channel, Middle Channel, and South Channel highlights the complex navigation required within Grays Harbor. Smaller settlements like Markham and South Arbor appear near the mouths of tidal rivers, while the uplands feature several prominent overlooks, including Brackenridge Bluff and Stearns Bluff.