1950 Map of Joyce

About this map

Lake Sutherland and Lake Crescent define the southern landscape of this 1950s study, where the Olympic National Park boundary meets the developing coastline of Clallam County. The map details a period when the Elwha River was still heavily utilized for utility generation, showing both Lake Aldwell and the Olympic Power Plant alongside the Lake Mills reservoir. Near the northern shore, the Old Piedmont Railroad Grade traces a path through Ramapo and Coville, marking the transition from early timber-hauling routes to the emerging State Highway 101 corridor. Small communities like Joyce and Piedmont are visible in their mid-century configurations, while the Lower Elwha area near Angeles Point shows the intersection of river, road, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.