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2011 Map of Lake Kapowsin

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lake Kapowsin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Kapowsin and its surrounding watershed dominate this Pierce County landscape, reflecting a region defined by water management and rural settlement. The community of Kapowsin sits at the northern edge of the lake, while the settlement of Electron to the east highlights the area's industrial ties to the Puyallup River. Infrastructure for water control is prominent, including the Electron Reservoir Dam and the Lindstrom Dam Number One near Twin Lakes.

A network of forest roads and rural routes like Elkhorn Rd E and Orville Rd E connect small locales such as Ohop, Surprise Valley, and Voss Resort. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex with various drainages including Twentyfive Mile Creek, Lynch Creek, and Berg Creek. Natural features like Wildcat Falls and family landmarks like Neff Ranch provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of this timber and river-adjacent territory.