1973 Map of Medical Lake

About this map

The town of Medical Lake serves as a central hub in this landscape, bordered by the expansive Fairchild Air Force Base to the north and the extensive State Hospital Area complex to the west. This 1973 record shows the specialized institutional and military character of the region, featuring Lakeland Village and several prominent cemeteries including St Annes Cem and Medical Lake Cem. The area’s geography is defined by a chain of water bodies, including West Medical Lake, Silver Lake, and Clear Lake, which influenced the placement of early settlements and rail infrastructure. Transport is anchored by the Burlington Northern railroad lines, which cut through the northern sections near Espanola and the Grange Hall. This map captures a period when institutional facilities and military operations were the primary drivers of land use in this part of Washington.