1942 Map of Lake Tapps

About this map

The Lake Tapps reservoir and the converging Carbon River and Puyallup River define this 1942 landscape of timber, coal, and agriculture. The map documents a pivotal era for Pierce County and King County, where industrial logging and mining operations intersect with established farming communities. Researchers can trace the extensive Logging RR network and various Coal Mines near Wilkeson and Carbonado, providing a clear look at the region’s resource-based economy before later residential expansion.