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1955 Map of Humptulips

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Humptulips
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Humptulips River and its intricate network of tributaries dominate this mid-century landscape in Grays Harbor County. This 1950s survey documents a region deeply shaped by the timber industry, marked by the extensive Logging Railroad and Polson Logging Railroad systems that snake through the drainage basins of the Hoquiam River and Wishkah River. Remote outposts like Railroad Camp and the rail-dependent Middle Fork Junction reflect the operational center of the woods, while established communities like New London and Woodlawn sit further south.

Industrial infrastructure is prominent, including the Hoquiam Water Works and the Deep Creek Lookout standing watch over the timber stands. Local life centers on institutions like the Wishkah Valley School and the Cemetery near Humptulips. The map preserves the specific locations of family-named landmarks such as Mc Nutt and Hansen, providing a detailed look at the rural and industrial geography before modern forestry practices transformed the access routes.