1950 Map of Issaquah

About this map

Issaquah serves as the focal point of this mid-century landscape, situated at the confluence of Issaquah Creek and the Northern Pacific railroad line. The map captures the area during a period of transition, where established industry like the State Fish Hatchery and Issaquah Airport coexist with remnants of earlier transport, such as an Old RR Grade and several stretches of Old Railroad Grade winding through the hills. To the north, the eastern shoreline of Sammamish Lake is dotted with small settlements like Inglewood and Monohan, while the interior terrain is defined by the high ground of Squak Mountain and Tiger Mountain. Notable local landmarks include Sammamish Camp at Greenwood Point and the County Gravel Pit near Grand Ridge, providing a detailed look at the rural and industrial makeup of King County before modern suburban expansion reshaped the valley floor.