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1956 Map of Lake Stevens

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lake Stevens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Lake Stevens serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, surrounded by established settlements and early industrial infrastructure. The Northern Pacific railroad line defines the central corridor, linking the communities of Hartford, Lochsloy, and Getchell. These small hubs, alongside rural landmarks like the Granville Grange and Sisco Heights, reflect a period of steady growth before the intense suburbanization of the Puget Sound region.

The landscape is characterized by a mix of water bodies and community resources, from the northern reach of the South Fork Stillamish River down to the Paul Sevenich Boy Scout Camp. Educational sites including East Sunnyside Sch and Mt Pilchuck School appear alongside small-scale resource extraction at various Gravel Pits, while the network of Pipelines and gaging stations suggests the developing utility management of the Snohomish County timber and agricultural lands.