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1959 Map of Lacey

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Lacey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Henderson Inlet and the Nisqually Reach define the northern maritime character of this region, where the finger-like reaches of the Puget Sound meet the growing suburban landscape of the late twentieth century. This survey documents the expansion of Lacey and the eastern edge of Olympia, revealing a transition from historical industrial sites like Union Mill to institutional landmarks such as St Martins College and Saint Peters Hospital.

The presence of Ruddell Pioneer Cem and Saint Placid Priory speaks to the deep-seated local history and community roots found alongside modern developments like Hawks Prairie and Mushroom Corner. Geographically, the area is pockmarked with glacial kettle lakes, including Long Lake, Pattison Lake, and Hicks Lake, which provided recreation for residents at nearby Tolmie State Park and local campgrounds.