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1957 Map of Lake Pleasant

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Lake Pleasant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Lake Pleasant and the surrounding timberlands of the Olympic Peninsula define this mid-century landscape during a peak era of forest management and industrial extraction. The map reveals a dense network of logging roads, old logging roads, and old railroad grades that weave through the Olympic National Forest, connecting remote outposts like Hoko Camp, Dickey Camp, and the settlement of Old Royal. Central to the area is the community of Sappho and the post office at Tyee, providing a glimpse into the local-history and genealogy of these small Olympic timber hubs.

The topography is dominated by peaks like Sekiu Mountain and Ellis Mountain, with the Soleduck River and Clallam River systems providing natural drainage. Distinctive human landmarks include the Clallam Honor Camp, the Beaver School, and the Tumbling Rapids Recreation Area. These features, alongside named clearings such as Beaver Prairie and Maxfield Prairie, illustrate the complex balance between the natural environment and the logging-and-rail economy of the 1950s.