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1959 Map of Lacey

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Lacey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Lacey and the eastern edge of Olympia are captured during a period of significant suburban expansion, where traditional agricultural landscapes like Hawks Prairie and Little Chambers Prairie begin to meet new residential developments. The map reflects a community in transition, balancing established institutions like St Martins College and North Thurston High Sch with emerging landmarks such as the Drive-in Theater. To the north, the intricate shoreline of Henderson Inlet and Woodward Bay provides a sharp contrast to the inland network of glacial lakes including Hicks Lake, Pattison Lake, and the expansive Long Lake.

The industrial and transportation history of the area is visible through the Burlington Northern rail lines and an Old RR Grade cutting through the landscape. Smaller settlements like Union Mill, Mushroom Corner, and Beachcrest are still distinct, while schools such as Lydia Hawk Sch and South Bay Sch serve the growing neighborhoods. This 1959 survey, updated with 1970s revisions, provides a clear view of the shifting geography of Thurston County.