1952 Map of Lawrence

About this map

Nooksack River valley life in the early 1950s is defined by the intersection of small agricultural settlements and the infrastructure of the timber and rail industries. The map shows a landscape transitioning from the river lowlands where Lawrence and Cedarville sit, up into the higher timbered reaches of Sumas Mtn and Squalicum Mtn. These hills are marked by active resource extraction, including a Mine located on the slopes above the river, and the descent of Olsen Creek toward the northern shores of Lake Whatcom.