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1957 Map of Hoquiam

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Hoquiam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The timber and maritime center of Hoquiam dominates the northeastern corner of this coastal survey, where the Hoquiam River meets the expansive tidal flats of Grays Harbor. Industrial and transportation infrastructure defines the waterfront, including the Bowerman Airport built onto Moon Island and the visible Old RR Grade cutting through the northern landscape. Neighborhoods like East Hoquiam and Grays Harbor City are mapped alongside local institutions such as Lincoln Sch and Sunset Memorial Park.

South of the bay, the terrain shifts into the marshy conservation lands of the Johns River State Wildlife Area. This southern section includes the small settlements of Markham and South Arbor, located near the mouth of the Johns River. The intricate network of tidal channels—including the North Channel and Middle Channel—illustrates the complex estuarine environment before modern developments altered the natural siltation patterns of the basin.