1956 Map of Kapowsin

About this map

Kapowsin sits at the northwestern edge of this landscape, where the Northern Pacific railroad skirts the shores of Kapowsin Lake. This mid-century survey illustrates the industrial and hydroelectric infrastructure of the region, notably the Powerhouse and Electron Res connected by the distinctive Electron Flume Road. The terrain is defined by the deep valleys of the Puyallup River and Nisqually River, which serve as natural corridors for the timber and transport networks of the era.