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1953 Map of Lake Joy

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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The Tolt River and its various forks dominate this 1950s landscape in King County, showing a region defined by timber management and water resources. The terrain is marked by the distinct presence of an Old Railroad Grade and the Tolt Truck Trail, tracing the routes of earlier logging operations through the Pacific Northwest forests. Significant water bodies like Lake Joy and Hull Lake provide clear landmarks among the network of drainage systems including Griffin Creek and Tokul Creek. The mapping reveals a landscape in transition from industrial logging rail access to a network of truck-based forest roads, such as the Swan Loop Road and Lake Joy Road, which provided the framework for the area's development. Scattered features like a Gaging Sta indicate the importance of hydrological monitoring in these river valleys during the mid-century era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain