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1953 Map of Maltby

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Maltby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Paradise Valley and the surrounding Snohomish County hillsides characterize this mid-century portrait of a landscape defined by its waterways and institutions. The confluence of the Snohomish River, Skykomish River, and Snoqualmie River dominates the eastern half of the quadrangle, creating a complex drainage network that includes Crescent Lake and Lake Beecher. This hydrology is mirrored in the upland areas, where numerous small bodies of water like Crystal Lake, Shadow Lake, and Paradise Lake dot the terrain.

Industrial and institutional footprints are prominent, notably the State Reformatory and its associated State Reformatory Farm No 1 near the Tualco Valley. Transport infrastructure is equally significant, featuring the routes of the Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Cmstp & P railroads. These lines connect the established settlements of Cathcart, Maltby, and Clearview, while local landmarks like the Paradise Valley Cem and various Gravel Pit operations provide insight into the community and extractive economy of the early 1950s.