1956 Map of La Conner
USGS Topo · Published 1969About this map
La Conner and the surrounding delta of the Skagit River reveal a landscape defined by intricate waterways and productive lowlands in the mid-1950s. The town of La Conner is situated along the Swinomish Channel, a vital maritime link between Skagit Bay and Padilla Bay. To the east, the map shows the transition from the marshy flats of Olympia Marsh and Indian Slough to the elevated terrain of View Ridge. This era shows a community in flux, with small settlements like Fredonia and Whitney appearing along the Great Northern rail lines and the Memorial Highway. Several community landmarks, such as the Pleasant Ridge Sch and Harmony Sch, are noted as abandoned, indicating a shift in rural education and settlement patterns. The presence of the Mount Vernon Airport and Bay View State Park highlights the area's development for transportation and recreation.
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Editions of this 1956 La Conner Map
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Historical Maps of La Conner Through Time
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