1956 Map of Moses Lake North

About this map

Larson Air Force Base dominates the northern reaches of the landscape, a massive military installation defined by its complex network of runways and tactical facilities north of the growing town. This 1956 survey, updated with 1970s revisions, illustrates a critical period of Cold War military presence alongside the emerging residential and recreational character of the Moses Lake shoreline. The town's expansion is evident through named subdivisions like Cascade Valley and institutional markers including Larson AFB School, the County Fairgrounds, and a Drive-in Theater. To the east, the waters of Crab Creek wind through the terrain near the Northern Pacific railroad tracks, while the southern portion of the map details the intricate arms of the lake, including Lewis Horn and Parker Horn. This document provides a record of the region's mid-century identity as a strategic military hub and a developing center for agriculture and commerce in Grant County.