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1953 Map of Lake Wooten

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lake Wooten
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Hood Canal dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, its shoreline dotted with recreational settlements like Sunbeach, Sunset Beach, Forest Beach, and Shady Beach. The interior terrain is defined by a dense network of freshwater lakes and drainage systems, including the Dewatto River and Tahuya River. This area served as a significant recreational hub for the region, as evidenced by the presence of Girl Scout Camp, Camp Spillman, and the established grounds of Belfair State Park and Twanoh State Park.

Genealogists and local historians can find markers of early community life, such as the Dewatto Cem near the northern boundary. The map captures the infrastructure of the early 1950s, showing the transition from forest to organized parkland and the early development of timber-management routes like Plantation Road and Sand Hill Road. These features reflect a landscape balanced between industrial forestry and the burgeoning post-war Pacific Northwest tourism industry.